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FM03 XHU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,273 mi
Last recorded64,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,273 miles

engine light on

skin peeling off from rear exhaust

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front jets (8.2.3)

engine light on

skin peeling off from rear exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,268 miles

Back box deteoriated

Eml on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,046 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 50,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

EML LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING/OUTERSHAPE

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

engine mangement light on,exhaust rear box corroded.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,541 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

engine mangement light on,exhaust rear box corroded.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,217 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,216 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,246 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 30,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,690 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 XHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

FM03 XHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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