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HK53 CVJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 CVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,988 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 64,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir full, suspect motor blocked (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 57,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake malfunction lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

repair tape on n/s/r lamp

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,050 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake warning light is ON.

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

Surface cracks on nearside front tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2012 41,050 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake warning light is ON.

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

Surface cracks on nearside front tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,019 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Nearside rear lamp damaged and repaired.

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly slow retructing.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 31,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside 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 28 Jan 2009 27,858 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,196 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 23,196 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,175 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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HK53 CVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK53 CVJ, 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 HK53 CVJ registered?

HK53 CVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is HK53 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 CVJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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