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LK53 FHX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FHX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2012 121,275 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine coil light illuminated on dash board.

front service brakes show a run-out.

major under vehicle oil contamination.

nearside front road wheel damaged.

offside and nearside front brakes binding on slightly.

offside and nearside rear brakes binding on.

rear service brakes show an increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 117,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 117,809 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management lamp on.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 98,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 16 Oct 2010 98,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

near side front headlamp beam image weak.

off and near side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,311 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 53,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 38,988 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,084 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 26,084 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LK53 FHX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 LK53 FHX, 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 LK53 FHX registered?

LK53 FHX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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