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WF53 MWV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,078 mi
Last recorded138,078 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 MWV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 138,078 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2019 137,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,323 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Headlamp lens deteriorated not adversely effecting beam images

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,323 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Headlamp lens deteriorated not adversely effecting beam images

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,492 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Play offside end of steering rack

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Play offside end of steering rack

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 41,871 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,479 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,476 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/f wing

o/s/r wheel binding slightly?

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,957 miles

both rear tyres low

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 MWV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel 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 WF53 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

WF53 MWV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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