CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY53 WEV

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,128 mi
Last recorded64,128 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 WEV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,128 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 64,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,276 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,275 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,983 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,112 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 26 Aug 2015 44,101 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,489 miles

coolant level low

engine management light on

nearside front tyre valve cracking close to excessive and offside front tyre valve detiorating

nearside rear light lens slightly loose

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge and offside rear tyre cracking and wearing low in tread

steering lock in poor condition but still working

Fail 18 Aug 2014 39,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

engine management light on

nearside front tyre valve cracking close to excessive and offside front tyre valve detiorating

nearside rear light lens slightly loose

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge and offside rear tyre cracking and wearing low in tread

steering lock in poor condition but still working

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,337 miles

both front flexi brake hoses have fouled on struts

o/s headlamp repaired

Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,335 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front flexi brake hoses have fouled on struts

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,417 miles

offside parking brake could be better

play in offside inner track rod end only just within accepted limits

Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,417 miles

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

offside parking brake could be better

play in offside inner track rod end only just within accepted limits

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,597 miles

nearside mirror broken

some play in offside of steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2010 18,597 miles

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

nearside mirror broken

some play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,759 miles

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

front flexi brake hoses have fouled on struts

n/s rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2009 11,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front flexi brake hoses have fouled on struts

n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,422 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,112 miles

front tyre worn on edges outside centre 3/4

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,677 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY53 WEV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EY53 WEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY53 WEV?

You can check the full history of EY53 WEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY53 WEV registered?

EY53 WEV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is EY53 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY53 WEV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY53 WEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY53 WEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.