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HT52 JCV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,197 mi
Last recorded88,197 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 JCV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,197 miles

Both headlamp glasses dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides of car (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 87,945 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R 15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp glasses dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides of car (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,352 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 68,323 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,474 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,934 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,516 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,421 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 42,420 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,008 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,294 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 31,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,399 miles

FRONT BOTH BRAKE PADS NOT VISUALLY INPSTED DUE TO WHEEL CUPS.

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

REAR BOTH BRAKE PADS NOT VISUALLY INSPECTED DUE TO WHEEL CUPS.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs pitted

advise front number plate

advise rear discs slightly pitted

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2012 29,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs pitted

advise front number plate

advise rear discs slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,672 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,827 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,963 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 12,963 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,106 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs have surface corrosion to inner sides

both front drive shafts have surface corrosion

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JCV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HT52 JCV, 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 JCV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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