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HG53 PHY

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,553 mi
Last recorded101,553 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,553 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2018 101,553 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, small splits in tred (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits in tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres going out of shape

play in both front rack end joints

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2016 89,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres going out of shape

play in both front rack end joints

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,430 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,793 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

front discs wearinng and corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,757 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

front discs wearinng and corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,441 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner & outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2011 73,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,607 miles

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

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,583 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,583 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,859 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 PHY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

HG53 PHY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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