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HV53 USX

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,803 mi
Last recorded55,803 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 USX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,284 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,284 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,938 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 33,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,802 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 19,802 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,813 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,774 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 USX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

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

Is HV53 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 USX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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