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EF53 GDX

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,083 mi
Last recorded63,083 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,083 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyre pressures low

rust to rear shockers

Fail 23 Nov 2020 63,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

front tyre pressures low

rust to rear shockers

Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,020 miles

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

Offside door check strap noisey

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check injection message on dash

Fail 15 Nov 2019 62,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside door check strap noisey

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check injection message on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,717 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,717 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,338 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,013 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 51,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,266 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 46,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play Tie arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 36,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2013 29,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2012 17,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 5,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 5,247 miles

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

play in steering rack near side

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,422 miles

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

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

play in steering rack near side

Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,467 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,569 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,991 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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EF53 GDX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 EF53 GDX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF53 GDX registered?

EF53 GDX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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