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FM03 HBE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HBE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,614 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,770 miles

all brake discs corroded a little

Fail 19 Aug 2016 76,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs corroded a little

Pass 20 May 2015 75,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 71,231 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 71,231 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,942 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,939 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,402 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,665 miles

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

slight pitting o/s and n/s front discs

Fail 16 Jun 2010 52,664 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

slight pitting o/s and n/s front discs

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,352 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,350 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 16,096 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2006 16,096 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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FM03 HBE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM03 HBE, 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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FM03 HBE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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