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FJ03 YJY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YJY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,735 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded and rear brakes binding

rear fott and handbrake readings low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,421 miles

Front suspension anti roll bar nearside outer bush wearing.

Rear brake discs corroding and pitting.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,421 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension anti roll bar nearside outer bush wearing.

Rear brake discs corroding and pitting.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,282 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,282 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 61,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,963 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,163 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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FJ03 YJY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ03 YJY, 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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FJ03 YJY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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