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HG53 JVU

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,132 mi
Last recorded79,132 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JVU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 74,299 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 53,003 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,053 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

TPMS fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 7,788 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/F Wiper arm pivot worn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 7,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/F Wiper arm pivot worn

Fail 10 Aug 2010 4,182 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 4,182 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,135 miles

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

drivers wiper blade smeering slightly

rear number plate has slight water ingress

Pass 1 Aug 2008 86,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 72,634 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 72,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,519 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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HG53 JVU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG53 JVU, 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 HG53 JVU registered?

HG53 JVU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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