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FD03 VHX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,419 mi
Last recorded116,419 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Tape around rear brake pipe

Fail 9 Apr 2016 116,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim light output (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Tape around rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,855 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level on minimum.

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 8 May 2013 101,773 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 98,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 May 2012 98,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 94,707 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 94,707 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 89,627 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 May 2010 89,627 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 80,375 miles

n/s/front wheel slight bind

Fail 14 May 2009 80,375 miles

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

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

n/s/front wheel slight bind

Pass 21 May 2008 69,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 49,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,649 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 VHX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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