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VE53 FWA

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FWA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 68,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,157 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,269 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front wear at inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,257 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,392 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,383 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,926 miles

All four indicator bulbs are losing their colour - tinted bulbs

Both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating. Light output is reduced and beam image poor.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four indicator bulbs are losing their colour - tinted bulbs

Both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating. Light output is reduced and beam image poor.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,134 miles

Both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating. (polished) Light output and beam image poor.

Engine coolant leak.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,081 miles

Both headlamp lenses (plastic) are deteriorating. (Polished)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,201 miles

front washer jets poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,541 miles

Front headlamp lenses slight perishing

Front wiper blades very slightly worn

N/S/F inner steering rack knuckle very slight wear / play

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,343 miles

Front wiper blades slight perishing

N/S/F inner steering rack knuckle very slight wear

O/S/R seatbelt visually checked child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,611 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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VE53 FWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE53 FWA, 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 VE53 FWA registered?

VE53 FWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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