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GU53 FLF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,561 mi
Last recorded134,561 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 FLF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,561 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

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

Rear chassis brace badly corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

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

centre rear stop not working cannot see if connected

exhaust system low

power steering hose damp fluid low

Fail 20 Jun 2017 134,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light centre (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

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

Rear chassis brace badly corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

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

exhaust system low

power steering hose damp fluid low

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,001 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DETERIORATED

clutch pedal very low

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

rear chassis brace badly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 126,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DETERIORATED

clutch pedal very low

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

rear chassis brace badly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,892 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,393 miles

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

hi-level stop light not working

Fail 3 Jul 2014 104,393 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hi-level stop light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 94,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION SPLIT ON INNER FACE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,327 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION SPLIT ON INNER FACE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,036 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 25 Jun 2009 53,193 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,846 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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GU53 FLF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GU53 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

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

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