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KU53 HGC

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,224 mi
Last recorded51,224 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing(205/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishied (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,276 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

rear stabling bar is corroded & holed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,799 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

rear stabilizer bar is corroded & holed

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,012 miles

rear discs inner face rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,090 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,696 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,009 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 26,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,335 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,989 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 21,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,198 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,979 miles

high level brake light is not working

Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,868 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 11,868 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads very low

Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,474 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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KU53 HGC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU53 HGC, 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 KU53 HGC registered?

KU53 HGC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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