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RA53 GXV

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,347 mi
Last recorded46,347 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,347 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 46,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,169 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 39,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,553 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 28,553 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,476 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 78,265 miles

front and rear pads 2/3 worn

front tyres low

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,747 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 50,747 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,251 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 GXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA53 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

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

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