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FJZ 2382

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,900 mi
Last recorded123,900 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 2382
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,900 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 123,900 miles

Electrical wiring insecure air flow sensor ( engine bay) (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front cat hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,213 miles

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

mass air flow meter not secured

timing belt cover loose

Fail 15 Dec 2015 114,158 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.2.B.1f)

front brake binding offside front (3.7.B.1)

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

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

mass air flow meter not secured

timing belt cover loose

Pass 6 May 2015 110,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 110,877 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,637 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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FJZ 2382 is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FJZ 2382, 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 FJZ 2382 registered?

FJZ 2382 is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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