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SW53 GCO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 GCO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,897 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 87,897 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,052 miles

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

O/S/F Door hinge noisy [bottom]

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

Rear washers inop

Rear wiper torn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

O/S/F Door hinge noisy [bottom]

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

Rear washers inop

Rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 62,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,680 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,795 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 31,795 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 30,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SW53 GCO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW53 GCO, 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 SW53 GCO registered?

SW53 GCO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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