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HT53 JKZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,438 mi
Last recorded133,438 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JKZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 133,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 125,866 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 125,866 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 119,492 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear light broken

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,257 miles

Boot will not open

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 111,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Boot will not open

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 102,092 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 13 Dec 2012 102,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 92,674 miles

Oil leak

front discs ande pads worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,934 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 81,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil on brakes o/s/f

vehicle presented with seats removed in rear

Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,839 miles

N/S/R brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Tow ball cover fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,839 miles

N/S/R brake slight bind

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

Tow ball cover fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,203 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,883 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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HT53 JKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HT53 JKZ, 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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HT53 JKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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