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GX53 EBD

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 EBD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,821 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,595 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,067 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,607 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,842 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 63,835 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,395 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from gear change mechanism area

power steering fluid close to minimum

restricted view of front inner brake pads

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 14 May 2012 61,395 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from gear change mechanism area

power steering fluid close to minimum

restricted view of front inner brake pads

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 24 May 2011 54,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

abs warning lamp obscured by sticker

corrosion to nearside rear inner brake disc surface

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing towards inner and outer edges

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 24 May 2011 54,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs warning lamp obscured by sticker

corrosion to nearside rear inner brake disc surface

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing towards inner and outer edges

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 24 May 2010 50,040 miles

both front discs look thin and wareing unevenly

n/s/r disc wareing unevenly on inner side

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 50,040 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs look thin and wareing unevenly

n/s/r disc wareing unevenly on inner side

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 May 2009 45,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat convertor breaking up,

n/s.r brake binding

o/s main beam bulb faulty.

wipers poor,

Pass 13 May 2009 45,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat convertor breaking up,

n/s.r brake binding

o/s main beam bulb faulty.

wipers poor,

Fail 19 May 2008 40,487 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 40,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,351 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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GX53 EBD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX53 EBD, 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 GX53 EBD registered?

GX53 EBD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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