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FV52 UNJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,667 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Jun 2019 98,660 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 15 May 2018 90,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Fail 15 May 2018 90,475 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,810 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,810 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support bar (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,729 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR TIE BAR CORRODED

Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,047 miles

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

rear tie bar corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,047 miles

rear tie bar corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,692 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)

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,458 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)

Oil leak

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tie bar corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

long hand brake travel

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted,scored and worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,919 miles

Rear brake discs rusty and worn

both front tyres worn inner edge

horn low

Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,910 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty and worn

both front tyres worn inner edge

horn low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,229 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,229 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,655 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UNJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV52 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

FV52 UNJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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