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HK53 GSY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,704 mi
Last recorded51,704 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 GSY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,704 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion noted to both rear shock absorber casings

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,829 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 45,829 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust mounting perished

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2016 40,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

passenger seat(s) missing at the time of test.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,334 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber perishing

passenger seat(s) missing at the time of test.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,950 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower stabiliser mounting rubber bush deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2014 116,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 110,528 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting rubber broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting rubber broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 104,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,261 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 95,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,814 miles

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

Front disc's worn

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

Play i OS axial joint

Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,273 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,088 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 GSY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

HK53 GSY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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