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PE53 WCN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36,322 mi
Last recorded36,322 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 WCN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 44,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,339 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 36,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,856 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 27,835 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,099 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 23,098 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 18,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,747 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 12,747 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,053 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2013 9,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2012 4,973 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 4,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 762 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 762 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 57,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,000 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 51,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,315 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 43,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,567 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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PE53 WCN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PE53 WCN, 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 PE53 WCN registered?

PE53 WCN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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