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GP52 FDG

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,564 mi
Last recorded123,564 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 116,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 103,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 95,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear outer seatbelt stalk clasp casings missing

washers could be better

Fail 6 May 2014 95,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear outer seatbelt stalk clasp casings missing

front c.v. joints worn

grease on o/s outer c.v. gaiter but no apparent hole

washers could be better

Pass 20 May 2013 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil around rear differential

Fail 18 May 2013 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil around rear differential

Pass 21 May 2012 82,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

crack in n/s/f foglight lens

n/s/r seat belt lock mechanism outer caseing missing

oil dampness engine and gearbox

oil leak to n/s rear differential

Fail 19 May 2012 82,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

crack in n/s/f foglight lens

n/s/r seat belt lock mechanism outer caseing missing

oil dampness engine and gearbox

oil leak to n/s rear differential

Pass 21 May 2011 72,520 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and split (BORDERLINE)

Fail 20 May 2011 72,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and split (BORDERLINE)

Pass 15 Apr 2010
Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,539 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front wiper blades showing signs of wear

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

Rear number plate has water ingress

Rear tyres heavily perished and cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 38,681 miles

215/60/16 front tyres wearing unevenly and deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around outer gaitor on offside rear driveshaft

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,294 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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GP52 FDG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 GP52 FDG, 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 GP52 FDG registered?

GP52 FDG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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