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HK03 RCX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,803 mi
Last recorded174,803 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 RCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 174,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level light flashing

serv light on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2012 174,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level light flashing

serv light on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2011 148,549 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 148,549 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 112,163 miles

all discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Feb 2010 112,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,331 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 51,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,537 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 28,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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 RCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK03 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

HK03 RCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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