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GP53 EPA

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,990 mi
Last recorded17,990 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EPA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 11,356 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,094 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre

n/s steering arm

Pass 24 Jan 2011 329,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 328,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement in both front inner rack joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,535 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement in both front inner rack joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,510 miles

slight play in rack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front reg plate in poor condition

o/s/r indicator faded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,973 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Nov 2007 61,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,126 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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GP53 EPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP53 EPA, 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 GP53 EPA registered?

GP53 EPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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