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GY53 TNL

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 TNL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 31,918 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,918 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,919 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 20,919 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front coil springs corrodid

Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,735 miles

Both front suspension leg thrust bearings slightly rough

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer mounting poor condition

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 8,734 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front suspension leg thrust bearings slightly rough

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer mounting poor condition

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 21,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 52,140 miles

windscreen wipers in poor condition. washers poor

Fail 16 Sep 2006 38,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,837 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 TNL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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