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RK53 OWJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,304 mi
Last recorded79,304 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,304 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Starting To Deteriorate But Not Yet Effecting Beam Pattern

Both Steering Arms Slight Play

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Low On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Both Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low On Outer Edge

Rear Brake Discs Slight Corrosion

Small Chips In Windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,304 miles

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

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

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

Both Headlamp Lenses Starting To Deteriorate But Not Yet Effecting Beam Pattern

Both Steering Arms Slight Play

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Tread Wear Indicators, Bald On Outer Edge, Low On Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Low On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Both Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low On Outer Edge

Rear Brake Discs Slight Corrosion

Small Chips In Windscreen

Pass 21 May 2014 50,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps faded-light output reduced

Fail 16 May 2014 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps faded-light output reduced

Pass 15 May 2013 54,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 May 2013 54,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2012 44,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2012 44,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2011 34,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 34,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 25,213 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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RK53 OWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RK53 OWJ, 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 RK53 OWJ registered?

RK53 OWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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