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GL53 GVY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,788 mi
Last recorded27,788 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,788 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 27,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,848 miles

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

o/s/f rack arm has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2011 394 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 394 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,210 miles

slight play in offside of rack

Fail 16 Jan 2010 102,210 miles

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

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 16 Jan 2009 95,252 miles

injection fault

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,830 miles

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

airbag light on

rear number plate faded

Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag light on

rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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 GVY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

GL53 GVY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is GL53 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 GVY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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