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FH52 JVJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear metal support bar corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 73,476 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear metal support bar corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,783 miles

Central Rear support bar

Fail 9 Feb 2017 68,783 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Rear support bar

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,098 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 63,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear indicators faded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,827 miles

Drive belt badly cracking

Surface corrosion rear of front too rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Drive belt badly cracking

Front o/s brake binding

Surface corrosion rear of front too rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,428 miles

Child seats fitted both sides rear , cannot inspect seat belts properly

Drive belt badly cracking

Slight play n/s front lower ball joint

Surface corrosion rear of front too rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,428 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Child seats fitted both sides rear , cannot inspect seat belts properly

Drive belt badly cracking

Slight play n/s front lower ball joint

Surface corrosion rear of front too rear brake pipes

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,247 miles

Child seats fitted n/s and o/s rear , cannot inspect properly

Drive belt cracking

Rear indicators faded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,791 miles

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

tyre o/s/f worn edge(185/65/15)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tyre o/s/f worn edge(185/65/15)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 34,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,464 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 25,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,542 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 16,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,725 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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FH52 JVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 FH52 JVJ, 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 FH52 JVJ registered?

FH52 JVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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