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FR03 AEW

2003 Renault Scenic

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 AEW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,691 miles

Oil leak

rear axle main pivot bushs getting split

water stains around thermostat area

Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear axle main pivot bushs getting split

water stains around thermostat area

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,867 miles

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

both axle main bushs starting to split

water stains around thermostat area

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,255 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre getting cracked

rear axle main bushs starting to split

water leak on engine (thermostat area)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 85,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre getting cracked

rear axle main bushs starting to split

water leak on engine (thermostat area)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,754 miles

front a/r/bar bushes worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 75,754 miles

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

front a/r/bar bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,681 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,319 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass damaged,but not affecting view to rear

inner faces of front brake discs showing slight deterioration

wiper blades would benifit replacement,but meeting test criteria

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror glass damaged,but not affecting view to rear

inner faces of front brake discs showing slight deterioration

wiper blades would benifit replacement,but meeting test criteria

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,807 miles

front brakes getting worn

parking brake getting high

Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,527 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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FR03 AEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FR03 AEW, 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 FR03 AEW registered?

FR03 AEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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