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FY03 RUU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,667 mi
Last recorded172,667 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 172,667 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 172,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 170,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 170,079 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 166,488 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 166,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 163,292 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 163,287 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust of water (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 159,432 miles

Slight movement in anti roll bar bushs's

Pass 16 Feb 2016 154,569 miles

Offside Rear Performance weak

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 154,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Performance weak

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,984 miles

NSF Tyre close to depth limit

NSF saet belt side body cover trim loose

Rear crossover steady bar corroded and snapped

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 26 Feb 2015 146,903 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NSF Tyre close to depth limit

NSF saet belt side body cover trim loose

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

Rear crossover steady bar corroded and snapped

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,182 miles

EML Illuminated

Front brake discs heavily corroded

High level stop light inoperative

Fail 3 Mar 2014 140,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

EML Illuminated

Front brake discs heavily corroded

High level stop light inoperative

Osr Brake calliper weak in efficiency

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 124,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 118,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,010 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 95,798 miles

All tyre sidewalls perished

General body damage

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

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

Fail 27 May 2009 95,798 miles

All tyre sidewalls perished

General body damage

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

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 20 May 2008 80,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,992 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 RUU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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