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FV03 LHP

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 LHP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,445 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 121,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,137 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 118,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,005 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 115,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split pipe (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,447 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,037 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 107,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Pad shim rubbing on disc

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Upper brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,390 miles

Centre Front exhaust clamp in poor condition advise replacement

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc very corroded in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2016 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep splits in tread 205/50/r16/87v (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front exhaust clamp in poor condition advise replacement

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc very corroded in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,609 miles

rear abs support bracket corroded advise replacement

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,798 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle stabilizer cross bar corroded,recommend replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

rear axle stabilizer cross bar corroded,recommend replacement

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

rear axle stabilizer cross bar corroded,recommend replacement

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,864 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,626 miles

n/s & o/s front inner disc faces in poor condition.

rear brake pads appear low advise further inspection.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,624 miles

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

n/s & o/s front inner disc faces in poor condition.

rear brake pads appear low advise further inspection.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,343 miles

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

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

unable to open lower tailgate

Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

unable to open lower tailgate

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,504 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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FV03 LHP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 FV03 LHP, 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 FV03 LHP registered?

FV03 LHP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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