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HG53 MKM

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,527 mi
Last recorded64,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 MKM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,527 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service/eml light showing a fault

Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,503 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service/eml light showing a fault

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,185 miles

play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,185 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,577 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 43,544 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,881 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 33,880 miles

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

Rear indicators starting to discolour

Slight leak from offside front cv boot

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,911 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,909 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 2,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,899 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 MKM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 HG53 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

HG53 MKM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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