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GD53 FNL

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 FNL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 55,490 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap can not be secured closed, sealing device is part of the flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine bay covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,237 miles

Front tyres are both worn on their outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,246 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 43,246 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,897 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 35,897 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,797 miles

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

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

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 9 Dec 2014 75,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,764 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 21,764 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,879 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,140 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 68,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,467 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,548 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 58,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,543 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,222 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 27 Dec 2006 32,094 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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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GD53 FNL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GD53 FNL, 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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GD53 FNL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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