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FY03 AMX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 AMX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 123,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 117,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,728 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 110,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 106,577 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,541 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,170 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,276 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,535 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rec changing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 82,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rec changing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,517 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,713 miles

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

front and rear disc's worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,713 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front and rear disc's worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,433 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,231 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake disc worn on inside face

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,623 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,623 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,295 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 16 Mar 2007 37,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,811 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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FY03 AMX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FY03 AMX, 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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FY03 AMX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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