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HG53 TXJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,904 mi
Last recorded119,904 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 119,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (run too soft or tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 119,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (run too soft or tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective wrong size ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 111,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn causing tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively twisted out of brackets insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Spare tyre defective wrong size ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,247 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn/small splits

rear nearside tyre inner edge uneven wear/small splits

Fail 29 Aug 2015 85,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn/small splits

rear nearside tyre inner edge uneven wear/small splits

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,128 miles

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,020 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,288 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox slight leak

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres edges uneven wear

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner faces scored

front nearside tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)

gearbox slight leak

rear brake pads worn

rear high level stoplamp not working

rear tyres edges uneven wear

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,022 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working ?

nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,572 miles

f/n/s inner brake pads worn

Fail 17 Sep 2011 63,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,304 miles

f/n/s tyre inner edge slightly worn

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,852 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,845 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread deforming

offside rear tyre has tread deforming

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,954 miles

deep cut in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,907 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,411 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 TXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

HG53 TXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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