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HN53 UTL

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,358 mi
Last recorded13,358 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UTL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,358 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 13,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010

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

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

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

rear brake disc are corroding.

Fail 15 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake disc are corroding.

Pass 15 Nov 2010
Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,693 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 61,690 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,209 miles

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

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

horn only just passable

o/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall

play n/s/f steering arm

wipers poor

Pass 27 Dec 2007 40,599 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall slight damage

nearside rear tyre close to limits and few small splits

slight play at both front steering rackends

Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,410 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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HN53 UTL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN53 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

HN53 UTL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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