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GJ53 JVZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,084 mi
Last recorded37,084 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,084 miles

poor image both headlamps

rear exhaust support bracket getting worn

some play steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2018 37,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

poor image both headlamps

rear exhaust support bracket getting worn

some play steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,825 miles

brake pipes to rear showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2015 20,255 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 20,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,002 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 10,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise parking light advisory is displayed

Pass 7 Jan 2014

advise parking light advisory is displayed

Fail 5 Sep 2013

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer wall poor

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,000 miles

hand brake fault showing on dash hand brake passed rolling road test ok

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

nail in tread ofo/s front tyre

o/s/f flexy brake hose catching on full lock

o/s/rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,898 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

hand brake fault showing on dash hand brake passed rolling road test ok

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

nail in tread ofo/s front tyre

o/s/f flexy brake hose catching on full lock

o/s/rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,498 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,949 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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GJ53 JVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ53 JVZ, 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 GJ53 JVZ registered?

GJ53 JVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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