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FM03 XNT

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,151 mi
Last recorded145,151 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XNT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 145,151 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipe runs ,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 144,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipe runs ,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 135,605 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 135,281 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

sparewheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,019 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

sparewheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 56,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper insecure

noisy from engine compartment on full lock

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre deteriorated on tread area

Fail 3 Aug 2013 56,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noisy from engine compartment on full lock

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre deteriorated on tread area

Pass 29 Jul 2012 52,185 miles

no 4 fuel injector has slight seepage

Fail 22 Jul 2012 52,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

no 4 fuel injector has slight seepage

Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 48,405 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight scoring to o/s/r brake disc inner face

Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,335 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 35,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 30,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,840 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 XNT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

FM03 XNT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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