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MW53 HXU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 HXU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 56,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs corroding

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and slightly pitted-grease on pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and slightly pitted-grease on pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,087 miles

coating of grease on brake pipes

engine cover fitted

headlamp glasses deteriorating

part of n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing

slight play in o/s rack inner joint

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in track control arm.

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle cover missing but not affecting the operation of the buckle.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Slight play in track control arm.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear lower gearbox mounting is worn.

rear n\s and o\s shock absorber casings (near lower fixing point) are corroded.

unable to open the fuel flap.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear lower gearbox mounting is worn.

rear n\s and o\s shock absorber casings (near lower fixing point) are corroded.

unable to open the fuel flap.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,447 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres just on legal limits

Fail 11 Oct 2013 23,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front and o/s rear tyres just on legal limits

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,935 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 13,839 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 6,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,264 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 56,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,343 miles

rear pads getting low and wheels slightly binding

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 HXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW53 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

MW53 HXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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