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HV53 FEK

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FEK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 104,730 miles

N/s front fog light damaged.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some damage to front of bonnet ,but latched securely

Fail 3 Oct 2012 104,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/s front fog light damaged.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some damage to front of bonnet ,but latched securely

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,785 miles

Accident damage to front bonnet latched securely.

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 93,722 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Accident damage to front bonnet latched securely.

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,852 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,852 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,024 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,532 miles

high level stop lamp not working

n/s rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 1 Sep 2008 57,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

n/s rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 47,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,177 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP POSS LEAK NO LEAK FOUND AT TIME OF TEST

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO O/S FRONT , ALOYS FITTED TO OTHER 3.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 37,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel tank damp underneath possible leak? no leak found at time of test.

steel wheel fitted to o/s front ,aloys fitted to rest.

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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HV53 FEK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HV53 FEK, 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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HV53 FEK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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