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HX53 UDH

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,285 mi
Last recorded33,285 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UDH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 33,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 30,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shocks corroded

drivers handle sticks open

exhaust strap weak

rear discs corroded

steering rack arms have slight play

strut top bearings sticking slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2017 27,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shocks corroded

drivers handle sticks open

exhaust strap weak

rear discs corroded

steering rack arms have slight play

strut top bearings sticking slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt casings missing (5.2.2a)

OSR brake scrapping when rotating backwards

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 24,570 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt casings missing (5.2.2a)

OSR brake scrapping when rotating backwards

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 19,147 miles

Center stop light inop

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 19,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Center stop light inop

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Offside front top shocker bearing starting to stick

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven tyre wear on the front tracking may need adjusting

Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,047 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back-box is slightly corroaded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 13,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust back-box is slightly corroaded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 6,436 miles

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 24 Feb 2012 24 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 20 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,280 miles

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

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

n/s/r disc corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r disc corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,997 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 51,997 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,296 miles

osf tie-rod has play

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,334 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,334 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,310 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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HX53 UDH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HX53 UDH, 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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HX53 UDH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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