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FN03 TCU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,893 mi
Last recorded79,893 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,893 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 79,893 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,452 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 76,451 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 75,145 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 75,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,096 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring snapped (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring snapped (3.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,536 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 6 Jan 2015 66,536 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,609 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 61,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,104 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 58,104 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,496 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

wiper blades torn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,965 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 47,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2008 35,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,117 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,877 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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FN03 TCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FN03 TCU, 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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FN03 TCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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