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GP53 SWJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,171 mi
Last recorded49,171 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 SWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 49,171 miles

Center seatbelt not sucuring into buckle.

Fail 16 May 2014 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Center seatbelt not sucuring into buckle.

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,412 miles

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

movement in steering rack arm inner joints

slight distortion in all roadwheel rim edges

Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,379 miles

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

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

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

movement in steering rack arm inner joints

slight distortion in all roadwheel rim edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,931 miles

all road wheels have slightly distorted rim edges

n/s/r indicator bulb faded in colour

oil level very low

wiper blades deteriorated recommend replacing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,758 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all road wheels have slightly distorted rim edges

n/s/r indicator bulb faded in colour

oil level very low

wiper blades deteriorated recommend replacing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,372 miles

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads worn near minimum thickness

STRONG ADVISE rear brake pads worn at minimum thickness

n/s/r outer door handle broken advise repair

n/s/r tyre worn bald on edges [ has step down tread ]

oil level very low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal bushes have slight play

deep cut to offside rear tyre no cords visible

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

knock / some play within the steering rack

nearside rear door outer handle not working

Fail 25 Mar 2010 877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal bushes have slight play

deep cut to offside rear tyre no cords visible

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

knock / some play within the steering rack

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear door outer handle not working

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,419 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 79,360 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,782 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low [ were on front]

Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres treads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,930 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 SWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

GP53 SWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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