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MW53 CWZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 CWZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,918 miles

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

brake discs worn all round

Fail 17 Aug 2015 107,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake discs worn all round

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,459 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

discs worn all round

Fail 19 Jul 2011 99,459 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

discs worn all round

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,574 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 91,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,462 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,059 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 60,059 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,497 miles

front no.plate marked

front wipers worn

Fail 13 Dec 2006 50,497 miles

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

front no.plate marked

front wipers worn

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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MW53 CWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MW53 CWZ, 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 MW53 CWZ registered?

MW53 CWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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