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PY53 GGE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,518 mi
Last recorded114,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 GGE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 106,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 93,034 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 82,151 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 8 May 2014

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,421 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,421 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 65,824 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 65,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,633 miles

o/s-n/s rearbrake discs slightly corroded on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,307 miles

both front tyres close to limit

offside rear vtyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 1 Nov 2006 41,307 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

both front tyres close to legal limit on outer edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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PY53 GGE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY53 GGE, 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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PY53 GGE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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