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HN53 KHT

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,960 mi
Last recorded122,960 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 KHT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2026 122,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by direction indicators both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by direction indicators both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp telltale affected by direction indicators both (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both affected by fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 114,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 114,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,849 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly lagging in opperation

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside reversing light not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stabilser bar at rear corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stabilser bar at rear corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

stability bar corrded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear stabilizer bar corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,143 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear stabilizer bar corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,371 miles

rear stabilizer bar corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,932 miles

highlevel brake light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,351 miles

Offside Front seat belt some fraying

noise reductions bar at rear corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,351 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt some fraying

noise reductions bar at rear corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,323 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 74,605 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,322 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,418 miles

both rear tyres perishing sidewalls

sight play stearing rack

Fail 21 Sep 2010 421,417 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing sidewalls

sight play stearing rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,338 miles

sunvisors slightly loose

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,338 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inner rear brake pads getting low

sunvisors slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,067 miles

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

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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HN53 KHT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN53 KHT, 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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HN53 KHT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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