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FC03 NDZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,478 mi
Last recorded89,478 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NDZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,042 miles

All rear ferrules greased

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipes greased

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All rear ferrules greased

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipes greased

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,960 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,960 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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FC03 NDZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC03 NDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FC03 NDZ registered?

FC03 NDZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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