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HT53 SGZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

26,995 mi
Last recorded26,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 SGZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,432 miles

engine light on

slight body damage o/s & n/s/r bumper

Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

slight body damage o/s & n/s/r bumper

Fail 30 Oct 2012 19,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bumper slight damage

Fail 13 Dec 2011 28,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bumper slight damage

Pass 9 Dec 2010 1,136 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,294 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,607 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 63,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 63,513 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,307 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,331 miles

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

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

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

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 SGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

HT53 SGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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