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HK53 LXJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,751 mi
Last recorded52,751 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 22,842 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 1,424 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and slightly perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhuast slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhuast gas

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight play to both nearside and offside track rod ends

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 1,424 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and slightly perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhuast slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhuast gas

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight play to both nearside and offside track rod ends

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,330 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,872 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat fitted to centre rear seat therefore not allowing full inspection of belt

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,872 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted to centre rear seat therefore not allowing full inspection of belt

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,440 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 44,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

child seat fitted-unable to check nearside rear seat belt

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,510 miles

child seat fitted-unable to check nearside rear seat belt

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,918 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 35,918 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 LXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

HK53 LXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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