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WF53 ZYJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,098 mi
Last recorded101,098 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ZYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,098 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

engine management light on

slight wear front suspension bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,064 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

engine management light on

slight wear front suspension bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,007 miles

headlamps misty

Pass 28 Mar 2015 79,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Mar 2012 57,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades are in poor condition. Recommend that they are renewed

Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,175 miles

front wiper blades are in poor condition. Recommend that they are renewed

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,975 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,129 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm

offside front tyre low on edges

windscreen chipped and scratched

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,073 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald edges

rear wiperblade split

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,073 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald edges

rear wiperblade split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,234 miles

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

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

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

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 ZYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

WF53 ZYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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