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GL53 BHA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BHA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine oil leaks

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,127 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,143 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,135 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,125 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 33,044 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,177 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 21,177 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,292 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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GL53 BHA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GL53 BHA, 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 GL53 BHA registered?

GL53 BHA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for GL53 BHA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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