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HT53 TBX

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

16,296 mi
Last recorded16,296 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 TBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 16,296 miles

Engine noisy

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

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

Nearside Headlamp imag poor

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

Fail 27 May 2016 16,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine noisy

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

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

Nearside Headlamp imag poor

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight lenses fading

engine noisey

front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,336 miles

nsf and nsr tyre sidewalls scuffed

Fail 15 Apr 2014 5,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four main indicator bulbs faded

nsf and nsr tyre sidewalls scuffed

Fail 8 Apr 2013 509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,746 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,746 miles

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

n/s front coil spring end of spring broken

Pass 23 Apr 2011 52,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,230 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS IN THE SIDEWALL

ADVISE SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,666 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,571 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 36,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,399 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 28,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,344 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 TBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

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

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