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LS53 GJE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

50,683 mi
Last recorded50,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GJE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread to the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlamp front lenses are deteriorated

the dipstick is incorrect for the vehicle / the dash indicator indicates the oil level is correct

Fail 10 Jul 2024 50,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working the light was not lit and as the bonnet was closed the bulb lit and stayed lit throughout the test it may have a defective bulb or loose connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread to the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlamp front lenses are deteriorated

the dipstick is incorrect for the vehicle / the dash indicator indicates the oil level is correct

Pass 27 Jul 2023 60,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 60,635 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nsr tyre deteriorated/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,248 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers corroded

inner rear pads look low

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 18 Nov 2020 38,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers corroded

inner rear pads look low

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,292 miles

both headlight aims weak

nearside rear brake pad(s) appear to be wearing slightly low-unable to fully inspect

play in nearside and offside inner steering arm joints/steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2019 36,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight aims weak

nearside rear brake pad(s) appear to be wearing slightly low-unable to fully inspect

play in nearside and offside inner steering arm joints/steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,804 miles

some wear / play in offside and nearside front inner steering arm ball joints

Fail 9 Nov 2018 32,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

some wear / play in offside and nearside front inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,064 miles

play in nearside inner steering arm joint

Fail 14 Nov 2017 27,064 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

play in nearside inner steering arm joint

Fail 9 Nov 2017 27,044 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both front indicators starting to show white light

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

play in both steering rack arms

slight interaction on both rear lights

Fail 2 Nov 2017 26,989 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

both front indicators starting to show white light

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

play in both steering rack arms

slight interaction on both rear lights

Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,444 miles

diesel around the bottom of the fuel tank

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

offside front wiper slightly smeary

play in both steering rack arms

Fail 19 Oct 2016 20,444 miles

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

diesel around the bottom of the fuel tank

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

offside front wiper slightly smeary

play in both steering rack arms

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,723 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 11,723 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 2,244 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 2,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,973 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,946 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,946 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,564 miles

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

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

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

freeplay in the nearside steering arm rotary joint

Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,564 miles

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

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

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

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

freeplay in the nearside steering arm rotary joint

Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,657 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 20,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,528 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 15,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,698 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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LS53 GJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LS53 GJE, 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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LS53 GJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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