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GL03 MGJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 MGJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,305 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 120,298 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,400 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Jun 2016 107,399 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroding

off side front spot lamp lense damaged

rear wiper blade worn

slight creak from front suspension

Fail 30 Jun 2015 99,543 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust corroding

front pads look to be near minimum thickness

gearbox plastic tray loose

off side front spot lamp lense damaged

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,296 miles

Nearside door mirror lens broken

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,933 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

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

o/s/r light unit repaired with tape

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,144 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,898 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 25,898 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level stop lamp not working

o/s front brake binding slightly

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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GL03 MGJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL03 MGJ, 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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GL03 MGJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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