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GF03 JCV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,389 mi
Last recorded111,389 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 JCV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 111,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,325 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,577 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,553 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,481 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 57,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 54,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,958 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,025 miles

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

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

cambelt engine mounting oilo leaked out

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,025 miles

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

cambelt engine mounting oilo leaked out

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,355 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

ns outer cv boot loose on housing

oil leaked out of cambelt end engine mounting

sight os/nsr brake bind

Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs edges corroded/front pads getting low

oil leaked out of cambelt end engine mounting

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs edges corroded/front pads getting low

oil leaked out of cambelt end engine mounting

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,012 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,012 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,410 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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GF03 JCV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GF03 JCV, 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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GF03 JCV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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