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HK03 DTU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,060 mi
Last recorded99,060 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DTU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,060 miles

Air bag light does not alluminate when ignition on

Front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake is slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre inner side has signs of splitting

Offside rear tyre is under inflated

Oil level is low

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake is slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre inner side has signs of splitting

Offside rear tyre is under inflated

Oil level is low

Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 94,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,200 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 89,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 84,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,803 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/rear tyre low pressure

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 72,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,355 miles

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

centre and n/s/rear seat not fitted for inspection at time of test

o/s & n/s/front headlamps lenzes slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

centre and n/s/rear seat not fitted for inspection at time of test

o/s & n/s/front headlamps lenzes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,889 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,100 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,246 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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HK03 DTU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HK03 DTU, 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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HK03 DTU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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