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HG53 TWP

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,772 mi
Last recorded55,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TWP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

slight play in ofside tie rod

Fail 27 Oct 2015 55,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,529 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

different aspect ratio front & rear tyres

offside rear tyre outer side wall has some damage due to low inflation

Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,522 miles

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

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

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

different aspect ratio front & rear tyres

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has some damage due to low inflation

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,326 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 38,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 25,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 25,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,293 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,293 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,640 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

rear axle bushes starting to split & perish

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

wipers starting to smear screen & offside blade locking cap missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,464 miles

N/S/R Outer door handle is stiff and does'nt return on it's own

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 62,464 miles

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

N/S/R Outer door handle is stiff and does'nt return on it's own

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TWP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

HG53 TWP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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