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GL53 BWC

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BWC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,751 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 102,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner joint

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

attention to rear exhaust mount

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

attention to rear exhaust mount

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,403 miles

both front tyres are void of tread on edges o/s/r tyre is void of tread on inside

Fail 6 Nov 2013 90,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres are void of tread on edges o/s/r tyre is void of tread on inside

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,738 miles

0/s/r tyre is void on outside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 86,738 miles

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

0/s/r tyre is void on outside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,950 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 79,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,247 miles

n/s/f tyre is void of tread on outside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2010 75,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre is void of tread on outside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,084 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 70,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,456 miles

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

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 BWC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BWC, 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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GL53 BWC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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