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HK53 UXY

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,885 mi
Last recorded86,885 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UXY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,054 miles

Nearside Front advise slight play in steering rack n/s inner ball joint

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,054 miles

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

Nearside Front advise slight play in steering rack n/s inner ball joint

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 53,826 miles

Advise slight freeplay in nearside track rod arm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,826 miles

Advise slight freeplay in nearside track rod arm

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/f tyre outer side wasll cut, but inner safty cordes not exposed

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre low on inner and outer edges. (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm, customer to monitor)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,649 miles

Offside 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

N/S/f tyre outer side wasll cut, but inner safty cordes not exposed

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre low on inner and outer edges. (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm, customer to monitor)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,565 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,264 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2-3mm

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

injection warning light on

offside rear indicator discoulored

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,264 miles

both rear tyres on 2-3mm

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

injection warning light on

offside rear indicator discoulored

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,902 miles

Cover insecure under bulk head

Engine cover and undertray fitted

O/S/F Door strap breaking up

Rear brakes binding

Rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Cover insecure under bulk head

Engine cover and undertray fitted

O/S/F Door strap breaking up

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes binding

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolent level low

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads look low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,345 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,348 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 19,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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HK53 UXY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

HK53 UXY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is HK53 UXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 UXY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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