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HT53 JXG

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JXG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 114,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 112,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 109,102 miles

O/S/R tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,065 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 95,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,136 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,740 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,481 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,189 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,677 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,464 miles

Slight binding of n/s/rear brake,

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

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

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 JXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

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

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