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WG53 KPA

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,517 mi
Last recorded162,517 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KPA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 162,517 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 162,387 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 157,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 151,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 144,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 144,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,119 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 137,119 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,531 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 135,531 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 131,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 124,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight play in rack arms

small chips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

washers poor

Fail 22 Nov 2013 124,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight play in rack arms

small chips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

washers poor

Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rack arms

Fail 22 Nov 2012 110,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rack arms

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,046 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 18 Nov 2011 98,046 miles

Slight play in both steering rack arms

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,467 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,160 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,556 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 43,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,706 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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WG53 KPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KPA, 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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WG53 KPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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