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FD03 VCW

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,090 mi
Last recorded85,090 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VCW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 85,090 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fog lights do not work

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Noise from cambelt area of engine

Noise from steering rack on lock to lock check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on edges

Fail 21 May 2018 85,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fog lights do not work

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Noise from cambelt area of engine

Noise from steering rack on lock to lock check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 82,067 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front spring corroded

Rear axle bushes splitting

Rear both rear brakes binding slightly

Rear brake pads low

Rear chassis brace corroded

Rear handbrake lever high

cracking in steering rack on lock to lock check

eml on

Fail 22 May 2017 81,966 miles

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front spring corroded

Rear axle bushes splitting

Rear both rear brakes binding slightly

Rear brake pads low

Rear chassis brace corroded

Rear handbrake lever high

cracking in steering rack on lock to lock check

eml on

Pass 18 May 2016 78,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 78,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 76,277 miles

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

noise from steering rack when turning lock to lock.unable to identify where from.

Fail 15 May 2015 76,227 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

noise from steering rack when turning lock to lock.unable to identify where from.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,622 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 72,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,321 miles

Oil leak

uneven wear nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear discs slightly corroded at edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,012 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,420 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 50,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 46,702 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 46,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,196 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 VCW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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