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GU53 ECT

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,244 mi
Last recorded104,244 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ECT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,244 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,997 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,713 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,735 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,735 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,313 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 2 Sep 2010 41,312 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,018 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,008 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,294 miles

both front brake discs corroded/pitted on the inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,511 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,532 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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GU53 ECT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GU53 ECT, 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 GU53 ECT registered?

GU53 ECT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 ECT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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