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FD03 FJX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,579 mi
Last recorded124,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 FJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear body brace excessively corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 124,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear body brace excessively corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body brace badly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 119,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body brace badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 115,581 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 115,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central high vis stop light not working

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,634 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,061 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,061 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 61,597 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 54,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

tow bar electric socket 7 pin (not tested)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tow bar electric socket 7 pin (not tested)

Pass 5 May 2011 50,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,234 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on the edges

Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,234 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on the edges

Pass 6 May 2009 36,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre bolding on edge

steering rack damp

Pass 14 May 2008 31,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,314 miles

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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FD03 FJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FD03 FJX, 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 FD03 FJX registered?

FD03 FJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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