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AX53 GRU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,964 mi
Last recorded103,964 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,964 miles

crack in swept area not in view of the road

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,949 miles

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

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

crack in swept area not in view of the road

Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,187 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,261 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 90,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 88,096 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

service light on

Fail 21 Dec 2011 88,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

service light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,082 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.O/s/r brake disc corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.O/s/r brake disc corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 74,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,918 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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AX53 GRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX53 GRU, 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 AX53 GRU registered?

AX53 GRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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