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FH03 MZP

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,603 mi
Last recorded137,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 MZP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 137,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 137,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 135,604 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,000 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 126,000 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,802 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking Above axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f d/shaft outer clip is a little bit loose.

slight damage to the o/s/f lower swivel joint boot.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,813 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,355 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,397 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre perished on inside wall

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,613 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,613 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,735 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

f and r tyres different sises

steel wheel on osr

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,252 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,252 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,703 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 29,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2006 23,806 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,806 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,225 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2006 22,225 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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FH03 MZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FH03 MZP, 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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FH03 MZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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