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WG53 GZW

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,202 mi
Last recorded23,202 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 GZW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 23,202 miles

Headlamp switch faulty not switching to main beam (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,838 miles

NS door mirror damaged

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

Rear discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 83,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

rear brake discs getting worn/ corroded

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

rear brake discs getting worn/ corroded

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Fail 12 Feb 2013 64,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,337 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front inner tie rod has slight play.

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,337 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front inner tie rod has slight play.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,641 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,776 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,776 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,222 miles

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

os rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,726 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,127 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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WG53 GZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

WG53 GZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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