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FM03 ZHG

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,985 mi
Last recorded119,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZHG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,985 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 119,985 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,433 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit + wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2018 97,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit + wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,163 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,163 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (n/s/r near exhaust) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,503 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded

nsf tyre is worn on inner edge

osf tyre is worn bald on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,184 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,031 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 38,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,829 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

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 ZHG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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