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SG53 GNK

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,580 mi
Last recorded144,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GNK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 144,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

boot damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2014 144,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

boot damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,366 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,738 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,834 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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SG53 GNK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG53 GNK, 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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SG53 GNK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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