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SC53 GVA

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,472 mi
Last recorded7,472 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 GVA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 7,472 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

Nearside Front Top mount noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 7,458 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking Nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both headlights deteriorating

Nearside Front Top mount noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 1,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,358 miles

some wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 73,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,514 miles

Nearside inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,287 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 56,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,296 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 33,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,968 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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SC53 GVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC53 GVA, 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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SC53 GVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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