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FX03 NXY

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 NXY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 148,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2025 148,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 147,566 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brace bar corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 147,559 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear brace bar corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,625 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 137,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 132,666 miles

high level stop inop

rear wiper deteriated

Fail 23 Jul 2019 132,666 miles

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

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

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

high level stop inop

rear wiper deteriated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,876 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 105,876 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 101,744 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear croos bar rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,744 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear croos bar rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

abs rings rusty

bar across rear of vehicle rusty

engine light lit

ex center clamp very rusty

fuel light lit

o/s front shocker body rusty

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

abs rings rusty

bar across rear of vehicle rusty

engine light lit

ex center clamp very rusty

fuel light lit

o/s front shocker body rusty

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,334 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)

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

rear discs badly corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

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

rear discs badly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,591 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

some evedence of none use surface rusting of brake disc etc

Pass 19 May 2011 81,289 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 May 2010 71,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 71,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 61,763 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 61,763 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 51,600 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 51,600 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 43,427 miles
Fail 21 May 2007

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

Pass 23 May 2006 33,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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FX03 NXY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FX03 NXY, 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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FX03 NXY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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