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HK53 VPC

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,533 mi
Last recorded56,533 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VPC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear shocks corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear shocks corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 782,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on many mech componets

Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,239 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working two (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on many mech componets

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,813 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 13 Apr 2011 62,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,665 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,646 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 VPC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

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

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