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RE53 WAA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WAA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,326 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 62,326 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perished/cracking-no cords exposed

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,312 miles

Coolant leak

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 16 Dec 2014 52,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 44,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,229 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 29,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,095 miles

o/s door miror glass damaged

parking brake has a fault displayed on dash read out, park brake working at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,500 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Dash display reads "parking brake fault".

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,024 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 3,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,362 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 28,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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RE53 WAA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RE53 WAA, 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 RE53 WAA registered?

RE53 WAA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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