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FN03 TLF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,655 mi
Last recorded78,655 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TLF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,566 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 74,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,816 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,070 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brakes binding

suspect rear brake pads siezed in carriers

wiper only just meet requirements, could do with clean

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f brakes binding

suspect rear brake pads siezed in carriers

wiper only just meet requirements, could do with clean

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,667 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,414 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pads visually look low.

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

tailgate opening button insecure but can still be readily opened.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,882 miles

near side front tyre on limit

near side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,882 miles

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

near side front tyre on limit

near side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,423 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 TLF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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