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GX53 EKJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 EKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,724 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 100,742 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,730 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 90,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,076 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 75,072 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 3 May 2011 65,016 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,138 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/renew with pads

n\s washer jet n\w

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,138 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/renew with pads

n\s washer jet n\w

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

noise from fanbelt area

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,795 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,106 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 24,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 EKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX53 EKJ, 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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GX53 EKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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