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HK03 RKX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,922 mi
Last recorded121,922 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 RKX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,922 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Front brake inner pads worn low

Possible power steering fault

Fail 16 Oct 2015 121,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut swivel bearing (2.2.D.1)

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Front brake inner pads worn low

Possible power steering fault

Pass 17 May 2013 112,430 miles

Sligt noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Steal wheel fitted near side front

Fail 16 May 2013 112,430 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Sligt noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Steal wheel fitted near side front

Pass 15 May 2012 105,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 105,003 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,589 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to tread limit

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

Front brake pads worn very low and discs also worn

Pass 12 May 2010 91,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 May 2010 91,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 May 2009 81,048 miles

slight binding to n/s/f wheel when turning surface corosion to all discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 13 May 2009 81,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binding to n/s/f wheel when turning surface corosion to all discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,829 miles

nearside headlamp aim at highest level

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,010 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 RKX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

HK03 RKX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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