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FT03 DLX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 DLX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,441 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,441 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,416 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,416 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

battery insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,077 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 65,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light iluminated indicating fault

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,641 miles

air bag light iluminated indicating fault

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,271 miles

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

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

air bag light iluminated indicating fault

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

air bag light iluminated indicating fault

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,324 miles

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jul 2008 47,324 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,533 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 28,303 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front inner pads low

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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FT03 DLX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT03 DLX, 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 FT03 DLX registered?

FT03 DLX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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