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NJ03 GCU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 GCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 124,331 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 124,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,927 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened strut top (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,927 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened strut top (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 65,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,803 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,359 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 47,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres scrubbing off inside edge close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,798 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 39,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,243 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 28,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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NJ03 GCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ03 GCU, 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 NJ03 GCU registered?

NJ03 GCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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