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WR53 UCL

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UCL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 45,463 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,358 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both side rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 42,358 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both side rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 38,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,797 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 26,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 17,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine has no coolant in it! (now topped up)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 11,126 miles

offside front tyre worn edge

washers poor

Pass 31 Oct 2011 3,629 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,998 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,725 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 UCL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WR53 UCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 UCL registered?

WR53 UCL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is WR53 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 UCL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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