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HD53 CXL

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

238 mi
Last recorded238 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 CXL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 238 miles

Emissions check displayed

Engine managment lamp on

Off side rear tyre worn to tread limit

Slight play in off side front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Emissions check displayed

Engine managment lamp on

Off side rear tyre worn to tread limit

Slight play in off side front suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,033 miles

Front wiper arm mechanism deteriorating

Nearside rear seatbelt retraction mechanism weak

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear indicators colour fading

Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear seatbelt retraction mechanism weak

Rear indicators colour fading

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,986 miles

Off side front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Slight play in near side stearing arm inner fixing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,968 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Off side front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Slight play in near side stearing arm inner fixing

Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,072 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,071 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in offside & nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,793 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in offside & nearside of steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 50,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,605 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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HD53 CXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HD53 CXL, 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 HD53 CXL registered?

HD53 CXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is HD53 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 CXL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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