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HV53 VLA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor. (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 109,831 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor. (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,251 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 107,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,432 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,430 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,075 miles

offside steering arm play

Fail 4 Mar 2021 99,075 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside steering arm play

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,374 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,514 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,513 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,149 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,351 miles

Front front number plate top right corner broken but is readable

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear has cracks (cross section, all round)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front number plate top right corner broken but is readable

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear has cracks (cross section, all round)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,659 miles

N/S/F Bumper/number plate damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,096 miles

N/S/R road wheel is steel but tyre size same as alloy on same axel

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,599 miles

AIR-BAG LIGHT ON

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WON SERIOUSLY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,410 miles

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

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

o/s/n/s/front tyres worn seriously on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,079 miles

CANNOT OPEN REARBOOT BY HAND ONLY WITH SCREW-DRIVER HANDLE MISSING BUT BOOT WILL SECURE LOCKED BEING REPLACED WITH SERVICE

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,081 miles

both front discs rusted

both front tyres low on tread

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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HV53 VLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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