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SC03 FBL

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 FBL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,561 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,882 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,882 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,577 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 52,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,731 miles

slight movement at front antiroll bar ends

Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,731 miles

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

slight movement at front antiroll bar ends

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,670 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2011 36,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,015 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 18,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 14,198 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,198 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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SC03 FBL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC03 FBL, 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 SC03 FBL registered?

SC03 FBL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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