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RF53 WFY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WFY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,492 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 64,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 57,481 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 34,248 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,241 miles

Bodywork damage.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 23,192 miles

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

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

Bodywork damage.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,351 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached Battery terminals (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear light lens broken

Offside rear road wheel inner bead distorted

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 14,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached Battery terminals (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear light lens broken

Offside rear road wheel inner bead distorted

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen seriously damaged but not effecting drivers view to the road, cracked behind sun visers

Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,203 miles

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front windsceen wiper blade smearing screen.

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

nearside front door mirror glass side damage.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link top balljoint dust cover damage.

on steering rock check slight noiey front front.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front windsceen wiper blade smearing screen.

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

nearside front door mirror glass side damage.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link top balljoint dust cover damage.

on steering rock check slight noiey front front.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,992 miles

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,809 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

offside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,803 miles

civer fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

offside rear inner wheel rim is slightly damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,380 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting the view of testable items

offside rear inner wheel rim is slightly bent

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,290 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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RF53 WFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RF53 WFY, 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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RF53 WFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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