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HS53 LHU

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,763 mi
Last recorded60,763 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,763 miles

check injection light on - engine missing on idle

creaking noises from front suspension

n/s headlamp brackets broken

o/s lower joint securing pin fouling lower arm when jacked

suspect exhaust leak at manifold area

tyre sensor warning light on

Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

creaking noises from front suspension

n/s headlamp brackets broken

o/s lower joint locking pin fouling on lower arm

tyre sensor warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,739 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 125,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 125,100 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 May 2008 99,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure and not affecting pattern

steel spare wheel fitted on nearside front

Pass 30 May 2007 75,604 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 75,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade

offside rear seat removed at time of test

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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HS53 LHU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 HS53 LHU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HS53 LHU registered?

HS53 LHU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is HS53 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 LHU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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