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WF53 HWB

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,591 mi
Last recorded94,591 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 HWB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 94,591 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,313 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake cable stiff

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 15 May 2018 85,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing poor

oil seepage

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,333 miles

front and rear brake discs poor

front number plate loose

near side front door trim missing

off side rear brake holds on slightly

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade worn

slight rear lamp interaction

Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,333 miles

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade worn

slight rear lamp interaction

near side front door trim missing

off side rear brake holds on slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs poor

front number plate loose

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,429 miles

front number plate poorly secured

front tyres worn on edges,nearside worse

imbalance between front brakes

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

rear brake discs poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body damage including nearside front door outer moulding not fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate poorly secured

front tyres worn on edges,nearside worse

imbalance between front brakes

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

rear brake discs poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body damage including nearside front door outer moulding not fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,937 miles

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit,advise investigation

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside rear brake disc poor

offside rear and both front tyres worn on edges

outer bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

slight binding at nearside front and offside rear wheels

various body/bumper defects

Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,918 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit,advise investigation

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside rear brake disc poor

offside rear and both front tyres worn on edges

outer bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

slight binding at nearside front and offside rear wheels

various body/bumper defects

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,722 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,396 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 10 Oct 2012 70,396 miles

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

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

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 28 Oct 2011 63,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,555 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,279 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,279 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,825 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 HWB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WF53 HWB, 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 WF53 HWB registered?

WF53 HWB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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