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EF53 GMU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,227 mi
Last recorded56,227 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,227 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 56,227 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,443 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 47,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,693 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 40,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,850 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 86,843 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,101 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,043 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,030 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 19,030 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,348 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009
Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,112 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 GMU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

EF53 GMU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is EF53 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 GMU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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