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FY03 JJU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,120 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

power steering leak

rear cross member corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 82,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

parking brake readings low o/s/rear

power steering leak

rear cross member corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,901 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 2 Feb 2023 80,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,079 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber very noisy needs attention

rear cross-axle support bracket corroded and partially missing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,957 miles

Front brake slight imbalance.

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,084 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,506 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,097 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 55,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,550 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,330 miles

note condition of rear tyre walls

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,438 miles

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

note condition of all 4 tyre walls

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,127 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 13,067 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

inner face of front brake discs areslightly corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished

power steering fluid resovour low of fluid

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,688 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 10,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,514 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY03 JJU, 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 FY03 JJU registered?

FY03 JJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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