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FP03 XVM

2003 Renault Scenic

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,035 mi
Last recorded131,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XVM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 131,035 miles

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

Nearside Front seat base lose

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 131,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front seat base lose

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,577 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 125,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front wiper blade deteriorated but clears screen ok

Pass 13 Sep 2011

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,652 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 76,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 58,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,995 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 38,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,546 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,379 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2006 22,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XVM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP03 XVM, 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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What year was FP03 XVM registered?

FP03 XVM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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