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GU53 FVC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,259 mi
Last recorded84,259 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,259 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level brake light is not working

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,276 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,276 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,541 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,763 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,763 miles

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

offside front tyre age cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,152 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,599 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

N/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,341 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,385 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

Pass 17 May 2006 34,746 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 FVC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

GU53 FVC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is GU53 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 FVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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