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GJ53 KNZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,284 mi
Last recorded29,284 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KNZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

used parts to replace n/s/r shock-absorber, but damping effect ok.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 29,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,344 miles

o/s mirror case broken

Fail 1 May 2009 35,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror case broken

Pass 15 May 2008 26,198 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge

Fail 15 May 2008 26,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,545 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 KNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

GJ53 KNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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