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HK53 RZJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,595 mi
Last recorded44,595 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 RZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,595 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,595 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,578 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,577 miles

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

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)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heatshield becoming insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,900 miles

heatshield loose above centre section of exhaust

parking brake warning light illuminated but parking brake locks

slight play in nearside and offside track rod inner knuckles

Fail 19 Apr 2012 17,900 miles

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

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

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

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

heatshield loose above centre section of exhaust

parking brake warning light illuminated but parking brake locks

slight play in nearside and offside track rod inner knuckles

Pass 22 Apr 2011 82,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,167 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 80,167 miles

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

1. o/s rear tyre near legal limits. 2. o/s rear brake slightly tight.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,286 miles

n/s steering rack control arm joint has slight movement.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 74,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 67,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,044 miles

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

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

slight play o/s track rod end. slight play n/s track rod arm

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,883 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 2-0mm

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

Offside front tyre worn to 2-0mm/3-0mm

Testable items under bonnet and under vehicle could not be checked,not accessible,etc parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,470 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 RZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

HK53 RZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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