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FD03 VMU

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,267 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front check strap loose

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 86,162 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front check strap loose

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,844 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 22 Nov 2017 80,837 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,165 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,110 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement near side rear (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,550 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off dide (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,542 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate off side (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off dide (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,127 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,126 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/r brake pad getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,153 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,153 miles

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

Offside 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 14 Nov 2011 46,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,083 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,649 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 18,611 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 VMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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