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FD03 OSM

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,346 mi
Last recorded153,346 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 OSM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 153,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,514 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 148,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 141,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 136,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 136,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 120,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 120,118 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,736 miles

rear across axle member corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 111,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear across axle member corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front fog lamps inop

puncture in n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,274 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front fog lamps inop

puncture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,944 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,987 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,796 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 57,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 46,910 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 OSM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSM, 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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FD03 OSM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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