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HW53 CSO

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,485 mi
Last recorded33,485 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CSO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both shock absorbers poor condition - corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2021 33,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both shock absorbers poor condition - corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 29,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front strut top slight wear

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 28,880 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front strut top slight wear

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both. corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps deteriorated but not affecting image

both rear axle bushes perishing

both rear tyres badly cracking and 7 years old. (strong advise)

Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper slightly streaky but still clears the windscreen effectively

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount bearing rough/slight movement (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight movement ()

Rear Both tyres are perished & are 6 years old

Fail 16 Feb 2018 22,150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper slightly streaky but still clears the windscreen effectively

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount bearing rough/slight movement (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight movement ()

Rear Both tyres are perished & are 6 years old

Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,315 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle button broken but still working correctly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2017 19,305 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle button broken but still working correctly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,896 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,112 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 13,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 9,850 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 7,730 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 4,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 1,788 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 1,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,247 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,766 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 34,766 miles

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

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

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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HW53 CSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HW53 CSO, 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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HW53 CSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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