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HG53 VRY

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VRY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight seapage/leak (2.7.3)

engine/under covers fitted

front and rear pads look to be getting low

fuel filler cap button missing(still seals)

slight blemmish to rear no plate

Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight seapage/leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

engine/under covers fitted

front pads look to be getting low

fuel filler cap button missing(still seals)

slight blemmish to rear no plate

Pass 14 May 2014 74,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,652 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,171 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small mark in nearside front brake hose.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,044 miles

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

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

both front discs very worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 53,983 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs very worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake disc very worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,969 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,054 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 VRY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

HG53 VRY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is HG53 VRY safe to buy?

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