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HV53 LFK

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LFK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,730 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,993 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 52,990 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,164 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 39,164 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking & low on tread

some play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 31,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,912 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 23,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,662 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 19,661 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 9,548 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 9,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on display

n/s/r outer brake pad getting low down to 85% worn

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

spare wheel flat and low on tread close to 1.6mm

Fail 31 Dec 2007 53,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,845 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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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HV53 LFK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LFK, 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 HV53 LFK registered?

HV53 LFK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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