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HT53 JVJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,328 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,184 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,713 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind caliper/cable

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,715 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 56,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,661 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 JVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc 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 HT53 JVJ, 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 HT53 JVJ registered?

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

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