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FJ04 UMH

2003 Renault Scenic

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 UMH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,179 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front fog light lens damaged allowing water ingress onto reflector.

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear and cracks in the sidewall but no cords are visible.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,172 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front fog light lens damaged allowing water ingress onto reflector.

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear and cracks in the sidewall but no cords are visible.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mil light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,969 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,087 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

engine oil low

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,087 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

engine oil low

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,307 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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FJ04 UMH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ04 UMH, 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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FJ04 UMH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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