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HK53 VPT

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,336 mi
Last recorded143,336 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VPT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 143,336 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 143,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,725 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Horn is weak

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge and low on tread

n/s/r tyre is cracked/perished and wearing on inner edge and low on tread

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 107,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Horn is weak

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge and low on tread

n/s/r tyre is cracked/perished and wearing on inner edge and low on tread

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,374 miles

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

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

drivers mirror cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,567 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,964 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 56,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,842 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 VPT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

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

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