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MT53 GFZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,166 mi
Last recorded40,166 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GFZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 40,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,906 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 33,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,972 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,421 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 16,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracks in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight cut in wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2010 6,733 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 6,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,269 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,267 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,688 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 30,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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MT53 GFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT53 GFZ, 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 MT53 GFZ registered?

MT53 GFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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