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RA53 GMY

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,162 mi
Last recorded85,162 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GMY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,162 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (green) front to rear centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 85,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (green) front to rear centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,727 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,268 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 50,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 45,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,211 miles

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

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

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

front brake disks slightly worn

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 May 2010 41,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,915 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 31,706 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,874 miles

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

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

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 GMY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

RA53 GMY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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