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KU03 HPJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,076 mi
Last recorded98,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 HPJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog light inop

rear suspension stabiliser bar corroded through

washers worked once then stopped (pipe adrift)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 98,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog light inop

rear suspension stabiliser bar corroded through

washers worked once then stopped (pipe adrift)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,958 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 84,958 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,668 miles

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

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,668 miles

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

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

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

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,047 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres cracking

Centre brake light not working

Front discs in poor condition

NS Wiper blade split at ends

OS Number plate light dim

OS Outer gaiter clip loose

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,317 miles

Tracking

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 34,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tracking

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,181 miles

Front brake discs lipped and rear brakes dragging slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2006 19,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake discs corrored and lipped

rear brakes slightly binding

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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KU03 HPJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KU03 HPJ, 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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KU03 HPJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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