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HK53 VRC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,723 mi
Last recorded41,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,723 miles

Front suspension noisy

N/s/f,o/s/f inner and o/s/r outter brake disc pad surfaces have light corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,551 miles

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

N/s/f,o/s/f inner and o/s/r outter brake disc pad surfaces have light corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,865 miles

o/s/r brake disc outer pad surface lightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 26,692 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r brake disc outer pad surface lightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,268 miles

n/s/f steering rack end joint (inside gaitor) has excessive play. (recomend replace).

rear exhaust repaired (no leaks).

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 12,857 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 12,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 3,719 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 3,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s steering rack drag link ball worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 29 Oct 2007 44,165 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,963 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 35,785 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn very low, advise replacement.

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 VRC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

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

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