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FG03 HNT

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,534 mi
Last recorded98,534 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HNT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,534 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 98,534 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,557 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

High level stop light not working

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,274 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,039 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,739 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 617,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,341 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,341 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,834 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,834 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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FG03 HNT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FG03 HNT, 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 FG03 HNT registered?

FG03 HNT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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