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HK03 HJF

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,855 mi
Last recorded84,855 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,855 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,804 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,178 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 73,467 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 73,467 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 64,984 miles

n/s drive shaft gaiter

Fail 12 May 2010 64,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,571 miles

borderline bind to o/s/r brake.

exhaust corroded.

front cv gaiter clips rubbing on abs sensors.

play and cracking in rear axle bushes.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 57,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

borderline bind to o/s/r brake.

exhaust corroded.

front cv gaiter clips rubbing on abs sensors.

play and cracking in rear axle bushes.

Pass 27 May 2008 48,164 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2008 48,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,978 miles

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

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 HJF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJF, 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 HK03 HJF registered?

HK03 HJF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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