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HV53 ULJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,656 miles

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,459 miles

engine management lamp is illuminated "SERVICE"

front brake discs are worn and pitted

nearside rear light cluster is damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2010 74,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine management lamp is illuminated "SERVICE"

front brake discs are worn and pitted

nearside rear light cluster is damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,466 miles

o/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/r lens broken

Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,466 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/r lens broken

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,474 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 46,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,144 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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HV53 ULJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV53 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

HV53 ULJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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