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HK53 EBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,134 mi
Last recorded60,134 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,134 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,133 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 55,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 51,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 46,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,652 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 40,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,421 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,712 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 23,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,278 miles

n/s rear tyre tread low

o/s rear tyre tread very low

Fail 1 Nov 2012 16,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread low

o/s rear tyre tread very low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 8,694 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 2 Nov 2011 8,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,186 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,053 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,167 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT NO PLATE DISFIGURING , JUST PASSABLE

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Fail 5 Nov 2007 19,162 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT NO PLATE DISFIGURING , JUST PASSABLE

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,821 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 EBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HK53 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

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

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