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FM03 MPE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 104,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 66,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,746 miles

battery inscure

n/s/f wheel damage on inside

rear disks scored

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

battery inscure

n/s/f wheel damage on inside

rear disks scored

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,083 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 MPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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