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HK53 LPY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LPY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,075 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,803 miles

damage to n/s outersill

engine undertray fitted

interaction on o/s/r light unit

movement in egine mountings

movement in n/s/f inner steering joint

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

poor beam pattern

Fail 6 Sep 2014 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s outersill

engine undertray fitted

interaction on o/s/r light unit

movement in egine mountings

movement in n/s/f inner steering joint

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

poor beam pattern

Fail 30 Aug 2014 97,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn and noisy

o/s/f steering arm slight play

punture o/s/r nail in tyre

rear shock absorbers weak

service light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,976 miles

some play to n/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play to n/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,159 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 87,157 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,675 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,872 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,374 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,127 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 30,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,353 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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HK53 LPY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

HK53 LPY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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