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FV03 SVE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 SVE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 89,811 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,325 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,277 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,449 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,373 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,042 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,341 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,052 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 43,038 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,400 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,396 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 28,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,799 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,431 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,516 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 6,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 4,682 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 SVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

FV03 SVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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