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GK53 OBG

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,720 mi
Last recorded66,720 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 OBG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,720 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Engine light on indicating injector fault

Front windows don't open

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in n/s steering arm

Service due

Tyre pressure fault indicated

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

Wipers smear

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,656 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust rubber split

Engine light on indicating injector fault

Front windows don't open

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in n/s steering arm

Service due

Tyre pressure fault indicated

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

Wipers smear

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,620 miles

child seat fitted so seat belt not tested o/s/r

injection fault warning on dash

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy and rough

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear indictors faded on limit need attention

tyre pressure sensor fault warning on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,294 miles

baby seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats, seat belts could not be tested

centre exhaust ruber split

check injection light on

o/s/r tyre getting low on the outer edge

rear indecators faded

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 31 Oct 2014 57,294 miles

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

baby seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats, seat belts could not be tested

centre exhaust ruber split

check injection light on

o/s/r tyre getting low on the outer edge

rear indecators faded

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 53,599 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,038 miles

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

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

o/s rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 48,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,351 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,958 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 19,958 miles

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

Engine knocks when starting poss exhaust rear silencer

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper damaged

Unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn and lipped

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted and pipes runs above components

Fail 14 Sep 2009 9,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both rear brake discs worn and lipped

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

slight binding on both rear brakes

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted and pipes runs above components

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,239 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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GK53 OBG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK53 OBG, 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 GK53 OBG registered?

GK53 OBG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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