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GY53 THN

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

15,439 mi
Last recorded15,439 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 THN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,439 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door handle sticking

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 15,433 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated park brake switch will not release brake (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer door handle sticks (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,412 miles

Nearside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 15,406 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated will not release with button (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 15,364 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 15,358 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 14,831 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front and nsr windows not working

Pass 14 Dec 2016 14,435 miles

Front wiper blades

Fail 14 Dec 2016 14,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front wiper blades

Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,357 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 14,357 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

management light on

nearside rear brake sticky

offside rear tyre perrishing

windscreen scratched

Fail 31 Dec 2013 12,493 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 12,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 6,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

management light on

windscreen scratched

Fail 2 Jan 2013 6,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

management light on

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,185 miles

Light scratching to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,688 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,259 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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GY53 THN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 GY53 THN, 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 THN registered?

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

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