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GX53 EKL

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,158 mi
Last recorded134,158 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 EKL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 134,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 130,749 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,033 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake ferrule corroded x4

Fail 11 Sep 2018 127,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake ferrule corroded x4

Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,362 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,088 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,351 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT DISC INNER SIDE

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Fail 7 Sep 2015 110,351 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT DISC INNER SIDE

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,661 miles

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,209 miles

front discs corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,651 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,803 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,180 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 11 Sep 2009 62,785 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,785 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,837 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,459 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 EKL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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