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FM03 XSK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XSK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread deteriorated / wearing outer

Offside Front tyre sidewalls deteriorated (underflation damage) / wearing outer edge

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting defective (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil misted lower engine

Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,920 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear axle stabilizer beam (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread deteriorated / wearing outer

Offside Front tyre sidewalls deteriorated (underflation damage) / wearing outer edge

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting defective (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil misted lower engine

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,802 miles

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

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

Front discs worn below service standard

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated due to under-inflation damage

brake fluid level low

Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front discs worn below service standard

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated due to under-inflation damage

brake fluid level low

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,362 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

power steering fluid level in reservoir above maximum mark, recommend attention

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

power steering fluid level in reservoir above maximum mark, recommend attention

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,443 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear brake noisy

slight play in offside trackrod end

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,639 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,228 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,105 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,622 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 18,610 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XSK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XSK, 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 XSK registered?

FM03 XSK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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