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FM03 GSU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,638 mi
Last recorded82,638 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GSU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,638 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,456 miles

Limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Centre rear view mirror is missing ()

Offside rear lamp is deteriorated

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside and nearside rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear lateral bar is corroded

Trailer socket damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,987 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake is lightly binding

offside rear lamp is deteriorated- function not impaired

rear lateral bar is corroded- non testable item

Fail 7 Mar 2018 67,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (corroded above the rear subframe) (3.6.B.2c)

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake is lightly binding

offside rear lamp is deteriorated- function not impaired

rear lateral bar is corroded- non testable item

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit deteriorated- function not impaired

Fail 16 Feb 2017 60,291 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position release button stuck in/ seized (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit deteriorated- function not impaired

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear lamp unit deteriorated- function not seriously impaired

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,152 miles

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

high visbility/centre stoplamp inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,535 miles

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

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

offside front tyre- slight damage to outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,613 miles

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

the offside and nearside rear brakes are lightly binding

the offside front brake is lightly binding

Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,613 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

the offside and nearside rear brakes are lightly binding

the offside front brake is lightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battrey insecure

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking up

o/s/r tyre cracking up

rear discs corroded

towbar socket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2012 26,937 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battrey insecure

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking up

o/s/r tyre cracking up

rear discs corroded

towbar socket broken

Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,513 miles

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,321 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2009 23,705 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,705 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,728 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,478 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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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FM03 GSU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM03 GSU, 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 FM03 GSU registered?

FM03 GSU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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