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HG53 YKV

2003 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,688 mi
Last recorded27,688 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YKV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 27,684 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside front door check strap noisy

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Mar 2016 15,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside front door check strap noisy

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,623 miles

Centre exhaust ribber hanger perished & weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger air bag off amber warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 1,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing tread getting low and wearing on edges

offside front tyre tread getting low and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge and tread getting low

rear silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 1,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing tread getting low and wearing on edges

offside front tyre tread getting low and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge and tread getting low

rear silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,384 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,037 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2012 59,037 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front inner pads look low

front number plate damaged

rear inner pads look low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,097 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner brake pads look low

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,793 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 22,793 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake discs worn & lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread & both front tyre sidewalls perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,078 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 YKV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

HG53 YKV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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