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EJ53 GXY

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,694 mi
Last recorded21,694 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 GXY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,694 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 21,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,829 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 13,769 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 7,799 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 7,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 2,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,699 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,377 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,377 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to o/s door mirror casing.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 44,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to o/s door mirror casing.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,633 miles

rear number plate will need changing soon due to dirt ingress.

slight play in n/s steering rack arm.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate will need changing soon due to dirt ingress.

slight play in n/s steering rack arm.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,692 miles

front number plate becomeing obscure.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn and close to legal limits.

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 GXY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EJ53 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

EJ53 GXY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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