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WG53 ELU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 51,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 49,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 47,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 May 2013 47,572 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 44,311 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

baffle loose rear silencer

both rear tyres wearing

front discs wearing

front no plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,816 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

baffle loose rear silencer

both rear tyres wearing

front discs wearing

front no plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Aug 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

baffle loose rear silencer

both rear tyres wearing

front no plate delaminating

lip front discs

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,549 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

baffle loose rear box

both rear axle bushes perishing

wear in steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

baffle loose rear box

both rear axle bushes perishing

wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,885 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 44,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 35,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WG53 ELU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG53 ELU, 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 WG53 ELU registered?

WG53 ELU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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