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HK53 VNE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,550 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 87,550 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,713 miles

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

o/s/r brake is binding

Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,651 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake is binding

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,574 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,641 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall splitting and tread getting low

Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre outer sidewall splitting and tread getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,817 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,479 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,726 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 25,106 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 VNE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

HK53 VNE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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