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FN03 TFJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,073 mi
Last recorded98,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,649 miles

NSR Lamp Has Crack

Rear Discs Corroded

Slight Weep Of Oil From Gearbox

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,236 miles

the front brakes are imbalanced

the front tyres are worn right to the legal limit on the inner edges

the main brake pipes are corroded

the n/s/r tyre has small cuts down to the cords and the o/s/r tyre is very deteriorated, both should be changed asap

the o/s/r brakes are binding, all brake discs and pads are worn/deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,857 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,440 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,622 miles

205/50/16/87h michelin

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner brake pads starting to wear thin

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

wiper blades poor

Fail 4 Jun 2010 49,622 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

205/50/16/87h michelin

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner brake pads starting to wear thin

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,178 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre treads cutting out on insides(tracking?)

n/s rear tyre tread+outter wall slightly cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front tyre treads cutting out on insides(tracking?)

n/s rear tyre tread+outter wall slightly cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 33,443 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 33,443 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 May 2007 24,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 24,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,343 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 TFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige 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 FN03 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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