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GY53 OZW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,262 mi
Last recorded66,262 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OZW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,262 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 28 Oct 2015 66,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

interior mirror missing

Fail 23 Oct 2015 66,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,304 miles

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

exhaust leak from manifold area

vehicle emitts some black smoke

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R reflector deteriorated.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R reflector deteriorated.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 3,773 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,872 miles

both front tyres low

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,687 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,012 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 29,012 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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GY53 OZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY53 OZW, 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 GY53 OZW registered?

GY53 OZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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