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GX53 UNN

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,691 mi
Last recorded27,691 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UNN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 27,691 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 24,631 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 24,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges. (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside front & rear ....... Offside front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 21,504 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 8,536 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 1,878 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

offside front and both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

spare tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 4 Dec 2010 44,912 miles

both rear tyre treads worn low on edges

interior mirror missing

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear brake discs starting to wear

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear brake discs starting to wear

Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior rear view mirror missing

offside front drivers seat adjuster cable broken

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing

offside front drivers seat adjuster cable broken

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre has cracks all around outter wall

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,692 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,118 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth at limit

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 UNN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

GX53 UNN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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