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GL03 MGY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,477 mi
Last recorded163,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 MGY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 163,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 150,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

mill light on

Fail 7 Jul 2015 150,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 138,186 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 138,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 122,795 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 122,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,198 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,273 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 80,917 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,277 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 66,277 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,069 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,791 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 28,791 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MGY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL03 MGY, 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 GL03 MGY registered?

GL03 MGY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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