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KM53 HFN

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,774 mi
Last recorded79,774 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 HFN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,774 miles

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

Rear Both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Rear axle corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2022 79,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Rear axle corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,691 miles

Both head lights lenses discolored

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,950 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers corroded at the base

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

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

slight play in both steering track rod inner joints

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,240 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 75,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear shockabsorbers corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,230 miles

Headlamps cloudy but still provide an adequate beam pattern

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,323 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,688 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,688 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,524 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,524 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,180 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing out on outer edges

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in front drivers side seat runners but not sufficient to cause insecurity

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,052 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,543 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 22,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 4,941 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)

Slight play in the n/s/f steering arm.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,819 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,805 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,878 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,908 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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KM53 HFN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM53 HFN, 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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What year was KM53 HFN registered?

KM53 HFN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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