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HG03 HFV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 HFV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns door damaged

nsr tyre edge cracking

rear lower tailgate button missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid button broken

steel wheel fitted nsr + tyre perrishing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid button broken

steel wheel fitted nsr + tyre perrishing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot lower button in need of attention

nsf door damaged

steel wheel fitted nsr

Fail 8 Jun 2011 85,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot lower button in need of attention

nsf door damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,542 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 78,474 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 78,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Boot release button defective

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside wiper blade showing deterioration

Offside rear tyre showing slight perishing

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

Pass 22 May 2009 73,444 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 73,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,318 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,618 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 47,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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HG03 HFV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 HG03 HFV, 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 HG03 HFV registered?

HG03 HFV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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