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WR53 GWX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,718 mi
Last recorded46,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GWX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front play inner rack joint

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 46,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front play inner rack joint

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 41,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 34,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f side lamp not as bright as o/s/f .......

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bonding failing ........

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge almost to cords & close to limit .,......

o/s/r wheel binding slightly .......

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,769 miles

n/s/f side lamp not as bright as o/s/f .......

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bonding failing ........

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge almost to cords & close to limit .,......

o/s/r wheel binding slightly .......

Pass 22 Jan 2013

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,729 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 1,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 1,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,276 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,192 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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WR53 GWX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WR53 GWX, 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 WR53 GWX registered?

WR53 GWX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is WR53 GWX safe to buy?

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