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SL53 WPM

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,207 mi
Last recorded135,207 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 WPM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,207 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 7 Jun 2018 133,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 133,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 128,421 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Front FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2017 128,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Front FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear N/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE BINDING

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 125,105 miles

ADVISE Both front tyres perished and cracking in treads

ADVISE Engine management light is on

ADVISE N/S Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes corroded and cleaned and greaased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 119,676 miles

ADVISE Engine management light is on

ADVISE N/S Front fog light unit missing

Fail 12 May 2015 119,639 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Outer 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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE Engine management light is on

ADVISE N/S Front fog light unit missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 113,414 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 113,414 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

engine check light is on

Pass 8 May 2013 101,075 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 8 May 2013 101,075 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 22 May 2012 88,004 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 88,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 75,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,567 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 59,898 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 May 2009 59,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 48,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 33,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 31 May 2006 18,944 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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SL53 WPM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SL53 WPM, 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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SL53 WPM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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