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HK53 GCF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,769 mi
Last recorded51,769 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 51,769 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,293 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,446 miles

Fuel cap seal outer sill perished but doesn't compramise the sealing device.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2015 74,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear springs corroded.

Coolant level low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind n/s/r wheel.

Pass 9 May 2014 67,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges.

O/S/R wheel slight bind. Slight wear in steering rack inner arms.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 67,807 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges.

O/S/R wheel slight bind. Slight wear in steering rack inner arms.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 61,689 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 61,687 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

electronic h/brake warning displayed on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,357 miles

parking brake fault displayed on dash but parking brake works as in should

unable to fully check nearside rear adult seatbelt due to child seat

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,075 miles

1) both front tyre's getting low on edge's

Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,244 miles

COULD NOT FULLY CHECK NEARSIDE REAR ADULT SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,143 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,362 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 GCF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCF, 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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HK53 GCF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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