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KM53 HEJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,092 mi
Last recorded74,092 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 HEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,092 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on front discs

n/s headlight / mark on screen / n/s/f shock weeping / o/s mirror damage /

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear discs corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,850 miles

n/s/ wiper / slight corrosion on brake discs /

slight wear on edges of n/s/r tyre 2.8mm / o/s/r tyre 3mm x perrishing on inner

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,286 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW / N/S/F TOP MOUNT / CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / SLIGHT BLOW ON CAT JOINT

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BALL JOINT

Fail 14 Oct 2015 48,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER INOP UNABLE TO ADJUST (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW / N/S/F TOP MOUNT / CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / SLIGHT BLOW ON CAT JOINT

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BALL JOINT

Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on exhaust

headlamps fading

wear on discs and pads

wear on rear subframe bushes

Fail 15 Oct 2014 33,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on exhaust

headlamps fading

wear on discs and pads

wear on rear subframe bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,461 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 26,459 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 20,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,374 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 12,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 2,534 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 2,534 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 77,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,447 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 52,625 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 52,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KM53 HEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KM53 HEJ, 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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KM53 HEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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