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RA53 GHJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,037 mi
Last recorded37,037 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread sl damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount bush split

Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,182 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 34,182 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate cracked

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner & outer edges,

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 7 Oct 2015 76,989 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 13 Nov 2014 11,141 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,808 miles

1 of 4 washer jets blocked

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape and in poor condition. 205/55/16

offside front tyre in poor condition - sidewalls separating from tread.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,131 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 17,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,937 miles

nearside front tyre has low tread 205/55/16

slight play in steering rack -nearside and offside inner rack joints.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,128 miles

advise wheel alignment check

offside front tyre has low tread on shoulders

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish and go out of shape

Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,128 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment check

offside front tyre has low tread on shoulders

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish and go out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,210 miles

N/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 39,118 miles

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

N/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,633 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,793 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,455 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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RA53 GHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA53 GHJ, 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 RA53 GHJ registered?

RA53 GHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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