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HJ53 MHA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,921 mi
Last recorded84,921 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 MHA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 84,921 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,731 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,693 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

engine cover

Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front fog lights inop

Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front fog lights inop

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,746 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 72,745 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,307 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 65,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,086 miles

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

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,717 miles

lower gearbox mount perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 33,717 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

lower gearbox mount perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,605 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,865 miles

rear tyre outer walls scuffed & worn. size : 205/50.16.W.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,860 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,810 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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HJ53 MHA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ53 MHA, 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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HJ53 MHA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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