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HT53 JVY

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JVY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,943 miles

slight play/wear o/s + n/s track rod inner joints

Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s + n/s lens fogged (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s rear tyre outer edge worn thin

slight play/wear o/s + n/s track rod inner joints

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,069 miles

n/s rear brake disc inner face in very poor condition

slight wear/play n/s track rod inner joint

Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,907 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s rear brake disc inner face in very poor condition

slight wear/play n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,623 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,263 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,978 miles

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators

o/s + n/s front suspension strut tops starting to sieze

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Dec 2011 35,978 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators

o/s + n/s front suspension strut tops starting to sieze

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 21,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 14,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 8,040 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 8,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,340 miles

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

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 JVY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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