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EF53 KWV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

58,392 mi
Last recorded58,392 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KWV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,392 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 58,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 57,077 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust hangars broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,426 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 54,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,780 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,021 miles

both rear shock absorbers casing rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2017 42,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers casing rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,993 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,559 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,436 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,436 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,262 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 23,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,894 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2012 17,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,226 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 11,226 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 4,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 2,154 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 2,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 59,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,436 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 47,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EF53 KWV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EF53 KWV, 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 EF53 KWV registered?

EF53 KWV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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