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GM53 MBV

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,232 mi
Last recorded42,232 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 MBV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2012 42,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise minor sidewall damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall monitor

advise on washer jet direction bordereline pass on m o t

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,232 miles

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

advise minor sidewall damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall monitor

advise on washer jet direction bordereline pass on m o t

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,294 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 49,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 46,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,232 miles

advise rear brake p0ads getting lowe monitor

Fail 10 Dec 2008 42,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear brake p0ads getting lowe monitor

Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,630 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 39,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,691 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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GM53 MBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GM53 MBV, 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 GM53 MBV registered?

GM53 MBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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