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GU53 EEJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,181 mi
Last recorded27,181 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 EEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 27,181 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 27,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 13,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 69,433 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 69,433 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 58,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,148 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 33,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 27,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,832 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 25,832 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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GU53 EEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU53 EEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 EEJ registered?

GU53 EEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is GU53 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 EEJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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