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SH03 FLZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,308 mi
Last recorded52,308 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 FLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 52,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 52,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 51,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 50,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 50,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear anti vibration bar excessively corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged air gap ring (3.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear anti vibration bar excessively corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,696 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edger

oil leak

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,696 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edger

oil leak

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2016 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 44,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,186 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,186 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,397 miles

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

rear brakes sticky

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,136 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,383 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,803 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,662 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,310 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,081 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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SH03 FLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH03 FLZ, 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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SH03 FLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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