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HK53 VNR

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,789 mi
Last recorded29,789 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,789 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,439 miles

center heat sheild loose

eml on

Fail 30 Oct 2014 22,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

center heat sheild loose

eml on

Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,626 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 26,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2012 1,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 65,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,022 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 54,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,780 miles

Offside rear brake disc inner surface compound fractures

Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake disc inner surface compound fractures

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,079 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 24,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK53 VNR registered?

HK53 VNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HK53 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 VNR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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