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FV03 MHJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,228 mi
Last recorded119,228 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 MHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 119,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Towards front (x two ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating 72% (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Transverse stabalizer rod rotted through recommend replacement

Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,131 miles

Rear axel stabiliser corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 107,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Rear axel stabiliser corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,190 miles

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

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

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

suspension compoments corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 98,190 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension compoments corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,121 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,602 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 28 Nov 2012 84,551 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,393 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 78,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 72,341 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,097 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,097 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,257 miles

rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,691 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,577 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 MHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FV03 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

FV03 MHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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