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FP03 XGF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XGF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,383 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 74,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside rear (4.2.3 (c))

limited inspection of all brake pipes due to a heavy coating of protective sealant

rear lateral bar corroded/ incomplete- non testable item

towbar bracket is corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside rear (4.2.3 (c))

limited inspection of all brake pipes due to a heavy coating of protective sealant

rear lateral bar corroded/ incomplete- non testable item

towbar bracket is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,920 miles

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a heavy coating of protective sealant

rear lateral bar missing/ incomplete- non testable item

towbar bracket/ mount corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,897 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded bracket (6.6.1)

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

one of the rear rubber exhaust mounts is broken- exhaust is still deemed to be secure

rear lateral bar is partly missing- non testable item

Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,896 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded bracket (6.6.1)

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

one of the rear rubber exhaust mounts is broken- exhaust is still deemed to be secure

rear lateral bar is partly missing- non testable item

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 62,748 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,514 miles

Front to Rear brake pipe corroded

N/s/f tyre 1mm inner / 2mm outer edge (205/50/16)

O/s/f tyre bald inner / 1mm outer edge

O/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,053 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 57,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,118 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,519 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 46,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine under tray fitted

one of the to rear exhaust rubbers is slightly split

rear disc slightly scord

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,357 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to split in between treads

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight play o/s inner tie rod on rack

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection under engine bay area

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

old cv boot clip is around OSF ABS ring - advise removal asap to avoid further problems

Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 35,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 25,719 miles

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

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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FP03 XGF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP03 XGF, 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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FP03 XGF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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