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RG53 GYW

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,129 mi
Last recorded66,129 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GYW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,129 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 66,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,549 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 62,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,537 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 59,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,377 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,888 miles

unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 654,092 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,109 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,745 miles

Nearside front fog light lens cracked

Rear silencer corroding

Signs of rear brakes over heating

Fail 12 Aug 2011 24,745 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nsearside front fog lens cracked

Rear silencer corroding

Signs of rear brakes over heating

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,149 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,406 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 21,400 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,312 miles

N/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,695 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,393 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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RG53 GYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RG53 GYW, 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 RG53 GYW registered?

RG53 GYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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