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HG53 YJD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,449 mi
Last recorded41,449 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YJD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,449 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 41,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,508 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 34,936 miles

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 Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 28,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,953 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

off side sill damage

Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,091 miles

off side front lower outer sill is close to the limit does not seem to have caused strenght or allinement probs

Fail 13 Nov 2009 8,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front lower outer sill is close to the limit does not seem to have caused strenght or allinement probs

Pass 13 Nov 2008 2,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,858 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 38,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear pads low

n/s/rear tyre worn outside edge

rear brakes slightly binding

rear wiper split

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 YJD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

HG53 YJD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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