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EJ53 GXR

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 GXR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,524 miles

Central Front upon testing vehicle found on starting up EPB showing fault and red stop sign displayed on dash.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 73,520 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Front upon testing vehicle found on starting up EPB showing fault and red stop sign displayed on dash.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,160 miles

Both sides rear tyres perishing & slightly mishapen

Chip to windscreen

Front brake discs show wear

Play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,557 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front brake discs show slight wear

Nearside rear tyre perishing & slight mishape

Slight play in Nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,723 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2017 53,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,143 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters have been coloured in (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear seat belts not checked as seats removed

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover & undertrey fitted

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 23,982 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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 GXR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel 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 GXR, 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 EJ53 GXR registered?

EJ53 GXR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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