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RK53 WUA

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,363 mi
Last recorded41,363 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WUA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,363 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Flexible brake hose not secure in bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F CV boot weeping

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,668 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 36,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 30,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,180 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 28,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,819 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 21,664 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 15,106 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 15,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 2,002 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,104 miles

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

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

tailgate cannot be opened but inspection carried out out through rear seats

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,854 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 27,854 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,579 miles

Both front tyre treads becoming low.

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 WUA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 RK53 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

RK53 WUA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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