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GV53 LPA

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,305 mi
Last recorded45,305 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LPA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 45,305 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 45,305 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,025 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 36,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,854 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and inner side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 22,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 15,360 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 15,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 1,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2010 1,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,305 miles

front pads worn low

rear brake pads on the limit

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,398 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear inner pads worn (wearing low)

rear number plate detiorating

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 24 Nov 2008 45,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear inner pads worn (wearing low)

rear number plate detiorating

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,172 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,959 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 14,959 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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GV53 LPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GV53 LPA, 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 GV53 LPA registered?

GV53 LPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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