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ML53 WZD

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 WZD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2016
Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2014 68,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2013 62,238 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,269 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 43,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,579 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,164 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,958 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 18,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight cut on n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

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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ML53 WZD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ML53 WZD, 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 ML53 WZD registered?

ML53 WZD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for ML53 WZD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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