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ST53 CGZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2,924 mi
Last recorded2,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 CGZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 2,924 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 2,924 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 70,132 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,519 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,696 miles

Hand brake cable o/s/r tight.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 63,696 miles

Hand brake cable o/s/r tight.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,383 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 59,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,840 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,808 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 49,807 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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ST53 CGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ST53 CGZ, 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 ST53 CGZ registered?

ST53 CGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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