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NG53 GCX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,859 mi
Last recorded65,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 GCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 65,859 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 33,987 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2015 33,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 33,964 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 33,964 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,322 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 30,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,570 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 26,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,982 miles

n/s/r...o/s/r tyres tread cracking slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,982 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)

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

n/s/r...o/s/r tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2007 5,938 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 5,644 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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NG53 GCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NG53 GCX, 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 NG53 GCX registered?

NG53 GCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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