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GU53 FVV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,234 mi
Last recorded104,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 FVV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,234 miles

Offside sun visor slightly loose

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,134 miles

Offside sun visor slightly loose

Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,995 miles

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear trailing arm bushes are worn

Fail 19 Jul 2022 92,992 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear trailing arm bushes are worn

Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 87,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,111 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center brake light not working

washers not covering screen

Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,830 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,952 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Outer cv boot pinholed by clip

Rear discs corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,285 miles

Emissions not tested due to cambelt needs replacing (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,220 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2015 61,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,874 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,312 miles

lower engine gearbox dogleg bush worn/engine rocking

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 18 Jul 2012 49,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

lower engine gearbox dogleg bush worn/engine rocking

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 45,158 miles

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

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

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

front disc in poor order

rear disc in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,505 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 37,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,852 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,125 miles

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

front discs - some wear and corrosion on faces apparent

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,900 miles

signs of fluid around PAS pump body - indicating possible small leak occuring

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 FVV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

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

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