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GV53 VAY

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,248 mi
Last recorded32,248 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,248 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 32,248 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 30,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,474 miles

rear exhaust box has a slight blow

Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,206 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding and minor leak

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 3,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seat, adult belt not fully inspected

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,702 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt nearside front

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt nearside rear

minor exhaust leak at rear box

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,343 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Tyre size = 205/55/16 V

Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,315 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
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GV53 VAY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV53 VAY, 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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GV53 VAY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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