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KD53 FHK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 FHK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,715 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease from small slit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,775 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 43,767 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,803 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Screen cracked (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake binding while rotated by hand

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,754 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

Fail 18 Mar 2016 31,754 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,425 miles

all four indicator bulbs discoloured.

o/side suspension top mount may need attension as clicking.

play in steering rack to n/side.

rear brake pads very low advise replacement.

slight binding to o/side rear brake.

slight play in steering rack on o/side.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,005 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

n/s/f play in steering rack

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,195 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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KD53 FHK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KD53 FHK, 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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KD53 FHK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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