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GP53 HNZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,849 mi
Last recorded29,849 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HNZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play detected in nearside track rod

Unable to carry out full underside inspection due to undertray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,809 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play detected in nearside track rod

Unable to carry out full underside inspection due to undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to inner and outer edges of both rear brake discs

some nooise from os rear wheel bearing

some play in os and ns inner steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Jul 2011 13,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to inner and outer edges of both rear brake discs

some nooise from os rear wheel bearing

some play in os and ns inner steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,159 miles

drivers side wiper arm pivots worn

slight noise from os rear wheel bearing

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Fail 1 Jul 2009 79,457 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,457 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,123 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,207 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 20,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

N/S/R tyre punctured.

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)

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 HNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GP53 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

GP53 HNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is GP53 HNZ safe to buy?

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