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SC03 FCA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,501 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 96,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearside at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,321 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear b/pipe (other) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure stabaliser bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame insecure front subframe rear mounting bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear b/pipe (other) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,140 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened other front to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,136 miles

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

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

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened other front to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,272 miles

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

exhaust deteriated

Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,272 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,541 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,340 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,363 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,857 miles

o/s/r door not opening from outside

oil light flashing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,923 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,261 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,715 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 20,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

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

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