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SK53 WJO

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 WJO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both headlamp brackets snapped, however headlamps secure with bonnet closed

rear lateral bar snapped

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both headlamp brackets snapped, however headlamps secure with bonnet closed

rear lateral bar snapped

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,953 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

both headlamp brackets snapped but still secure with bonnet closed

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

both headlamp brackets snapped but still secure with bonnet closed

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,022 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps insecure when bonnet open but fine when bonnet closed

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 56,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps insecure when bonnet open but fine when bonnet closed

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,828 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2013 47,819 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 42,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,047 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 36,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,611 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,024 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 33,024 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,852 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 28,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,582 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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SK53 WJO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SK53 WJO, 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 SK53 WJO registered?

SK53 WJO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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