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GL53 KXW

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,464 mi
Last recorded69,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,206 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 56,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 30,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,791 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 19,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,675 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,511 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 13,511 miles

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

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

play in both inner steering arms

sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel flap seal starting to break up

near side cv boot has a pin hole in it

near side front inner steering arm has play

off side front inner steering arm has alot of play

offside rear light unit broken

Fail 6 Oct 2010 4,525 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel flap seal starting to break up

near side cv boot has a pin hole in it

near side front inner steering arm has play

off side front inner steering arm has alot of play

off side front wiper not clearing top of windscreen

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in n/s/r tyre not showing cords though

front pads look low

o/s/r light unit damaged

pine hole in n/s/f cv boot

play in both inner steering arms

Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,841 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all wipers smeering

both front indicators dis-colouring

nail in tread offside rear tyre

nearside rear seatbelt slow to return

number plate letteings starting to fade

offside rear tyre getting low on 2/3mm

play in both offside and nearside front inner steering arms

rear discs lipped / corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,841 miles

all wipers smeering

both front indicators dis-colouring

nail in tread offside rear tyre

nearside rear seatbelt slow to return

number plate letteings starting to fade

offside rear tyre getting low on 2/3mm

play in both offside and nearside front inner steering arms

rear discs lipped / corroded and pitted

Fail 24 Oct 2007 50,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play on o/s/f inner track rod end.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play on o/s/f inner track rod end.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,324 miles

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

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 KXW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

GL53 KXW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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