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MK53 KWA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,476 mi
Last recorded137,476 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 KWA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,476 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,872 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

front brake discs rusting and worn, rear brake discs scorn

n/s front tyre side wall damage

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 123,450 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension brace bar

operation o/s/f door check strap

Fail 13 Feb 2016 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

corrosion on main brake pipes

n/s/r tyre 2mm and perishing

operation o/s/f door check strap

corrosion on rear suspension brace bar

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,774 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 11,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 104,045 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front & rear discs worn

nearside side lens missing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

multiple nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

nearside side lens broken off inside lamp unit

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,092 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & outer wall scuffed

slight play in offside of rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 67,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,509 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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MK53 KWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK53 KWA, 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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MK53 KWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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