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EJ53 GVV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,502 mi
Last recorded12,502 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,502 miles

Electic park brake warning light on but operation ok

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Steering lock defective

Fail 7 Mar 2013 12,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering lock defective

Electic park brake warning light on but operation ok

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 1,805 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 1,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,300 miles

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

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

advice front wipers

nearside front steering arm has a slight play

under engine tray fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 70,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advice front wipers

nearside front steering arm has a slight play

under engine tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 63,863 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper split

spare wheel flat

Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,516 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,496 miles

Both front hub-caps damaged.

Both front tyres bald on inner edge - Suspect tracking (195/65x15).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F wheel rim damaged but just O.K. for M.O.T.

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge & on M.O.T. limits.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Tailgate trim adrift & tailgate damaged.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,956 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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EJ53 GVV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ53 GVV, 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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EJ53 GVV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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