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FV52 NVS

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,689 mi
Last recorded81,689 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 NVS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 81,689 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 71,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside head lamp faded but not excessive.

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

Rear wiper defective

underbody corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 10 May 2022 71,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside head lamp faded but not excessive.

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

Rear wiper defective

underbody corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,521 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 64,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,002 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 63,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,854 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 58,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2016 56,204 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,367 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 54,367 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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 15 Jan 2014 52,391 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,848 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,189 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear beam axle bent (offside)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 46,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear beam axle bent (offside)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,741 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,329 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 39,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 27,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FV52 NVS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FV52 NVS, 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 FV52 NVS registered?

FV52 NVS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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