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WF53 FLN

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,814 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 118,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 113,909 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under engine (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 113,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under engine (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud broken

Fail 8 Feb 2023 106,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,866 miles

exhaust system has an internal rattle

Fail 11 Feb 2022 103,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system has an internal rattle

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,922 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,294 miles

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,280 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,485 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,279 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 66,233 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,284 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,984 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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WF53 FLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF53 FLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 FLN registered?

WF53 FLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WF53 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 FLN shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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