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HT52 GNJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,246 mi
Last recorded136,246 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 GNJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,246 miles

Front coil springs corroded

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

poor headlight beam images

Fail 8 Dec 2021 136,244 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

poor headlight beam images

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,120 miles

Front tyres scrubbing out on edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside play in trackrod end joint

headlight lenses frosted

poor headlight beam images

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,773 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower play in ball joint

headlight lenses scratched/frosted

poor headlight beam images

Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,813 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Offside wiper worn/starting to smear

Rear anti-vibration bar heavily corroded/holed

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

headlight lenses frosting

Fail 5 Dec 2017 118,813 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Offside wiper worn/starting to smear

Rear anti-vibration bar heavily corroded/holed

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

headlight lenses frosting

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear anti vibration tie bar heavily corroded and holed

rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear anti vibration tie bar heavily corroded and holed

rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,875 miles

child seat fitted in o/s/r seat preventing a full inspection of adult belt

headlight lenses scratched

rear anti-vibration tie bar very heavily corroded/holed

Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,875 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

child seat fitted in o/s/r seat preventing a full inspection of adult belt

headlight lenses scratched

rear anti-vibration tie bar very heavily corroded/holed

Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,156 miles

rear anti-vibration tie bar heavily corroded and holed

Fail 1 Dec 2014 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear anti-vibration tie bar heavily corroded and holed

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,824 miles

rear anti-vibration tie bar heavily corroded/holed

Fail 10 Dec 2013 88,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear anti-vibration tie bar heavily corroded/holed

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,291 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 81,273 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,536 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear cross bar corroded

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,222 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,190 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,248 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,942 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

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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HT52 GNJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HT52 GNJ, 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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HT52 GNJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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