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RA53 GYF

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GYF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 57,200 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 57,200 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,371 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear trye just above legal limit

rear backbox blowing

Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear trye just above legal limit

rear backbox blowing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,562 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f rack end excessive play

Pass 24 Apr 2013 122,715 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,088 miles

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

cover fitted over engine

cover fitted under car over axle and steering rack unabl tofully vheck

o/s/front steering rack arm worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,597 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 39,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cover fitted to and over steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,148 miles

service light on/nearside front tyre getting low on tread/rear brake pads getting low/rear wiper blade

Fail 21 Oct 2009 33,148 miles

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

service light on/nearside front tyre getting low on tread/rear brake pads getting low/rear wiper blade

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,719 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 31,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,259 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 18,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 GYF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RA53 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

RA53 GYF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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