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SH03 FZT

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 FZT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,367 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,363 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,596 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 82,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,285 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,997 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,996 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,690 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,163 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,222 miles

NSR tyre sidewall slightly perished

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NSR tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,756 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 8,668 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 8,638 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 FZT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FZT, 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 SH03 FZT registered?

SH03 FZT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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