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KN53 HXW

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

110,072 mi
Last recorded110,072 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 110,072 miles

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

exhaust back box mounting damaged

Fail 10 May 2017 110,064 miles

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX MOUNTING DAMAGE BADLY

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper slight smearing screen

slight play in front steering

Fail 19 Oct 2015 103,707 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner lip (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner track rod ends have play

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,282 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 89,279 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre blocked

Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,133 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,133 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,836 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,836 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,930 miles

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

surging during fast idle, struggled for lambda.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 10,930 miles

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

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

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

surging during fast idle, struggled for lambda.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,325 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,325 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs appear worn

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,014 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,467 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,462 miles

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

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)

Rear 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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KN53 HXW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 KN53 HXW, 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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KN53 HXW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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