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LB53 GVJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,452 mi
Last recorded33,452 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 GVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,452 miles

suggest tracking check

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,477 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest tracking check

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine very noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2014 28,253 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine very noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,554 miles

maximum play in o/s/f steering rack arm

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 21 Nov 2013 19,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

maximum play in o/s/f steering rack arm

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 8,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 3,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake anti slip is wearing thin

Fail 19 Oct 2011 3,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake anti slip is wearing thin

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,335 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 107,335 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 101,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 93,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,710 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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LB53 GVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LB53 GVJ, 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 LB53 GVJ registered?

LB53 GVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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