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HK53 EEU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EEU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 96,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,131 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,155 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Nov 2011 53,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,638 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight rear brake bind

Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,863 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 28,863 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,140 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 EEU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK53 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

HK53 EEU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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