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FM03 HBU

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HBU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,975 miles

front brake disc,s slightly worn and corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,145 miles

Body support beam under car slightly corroded

Drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Repair made to nearside headlight

Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body support beam under car slightly corroded

Drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/s/r tyre pressure was low, please monitor.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/s/r tyre pressure was low, please monitor.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,120 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,120 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,110 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,635 miles

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

brake fluid on min

deep cuts o/s/r tyre tread

front tyres worn uneven requires tracking

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 55,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake fluid on min

deep cuts o/s/r tyre tread

front tyres worn uneven requires tracking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,935 miles

coolant level beneath maximum

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

o/s headlight aim on upper limits

o/s/r wheel slight binding

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2010 46,916 miles

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

coolant level beneath maximum

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

o/s headlight aim on upper limits

o/s/r wheel slight binding

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,708 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre slight age cracking

rear disc slightly lipped

side to side movement in handrake

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,138 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limits

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

age cracking on both ns tyres

pitting on front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,294 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 HBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

FM03 HBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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