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HN53 LME

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,366 mi
Last recorded38,366 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 LME
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,137 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint as slight play

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 17,672 miles

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

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

front pads low/ close to limits.

headlamp lenses faded, aims just ok on tester.

n/s/f inner alloy wheel rim damadged/ distoted.

slight play o/s track - rode end.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,672 miles

front pads low/ close to limits.

headlamp lenses faded, aims just ok on tester.

n/s/f inner alloy wheel rim damadged/ distoted.

slight play o/s track - rode end.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,356 miles

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

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

Slight play to offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s headlight discoloured

Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,568 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn to limits in centre of tread

nearside front tyre worn to limits in centre of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,381 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits in centre of tread

nearside front tyre worn to limits in centre of tread

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,771 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,771 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyre treads low on inner edges

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 LME is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LME, 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 HN53 LME registered?

HN53 LME is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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