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WG53 GHB

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,634 mi
Last recorded58,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 GHB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,634 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rack boot twisted

Offside Front abs loom condition

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

carbon canister damaged

emissions warning light on

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

service due/over due

steering lock not working

wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rack boot twisted

Offside Front abs loom condition

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

carbon canister damaged

emissions warning light on

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

service due/over due

steering lock not working

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,960 miles

both front head light aims misty

intermittant fault with main beam operation, operating correctly at time of test

nearside front tyre running steel rim

rear exhaust box corroded and slight leak

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 5 Jan 2015 45,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front head light aims misty

nearside front tyre running steel rim

rear exhaust box corroded and slight leak

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,764 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 33,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2012 29,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,539 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 4,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,689 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,767 miles

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

rear wiper detiorated

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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WG53 GHB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WG53 GHB, 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 WG53 GHB registered?

WG53 GHB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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