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LT53 HVB

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,031 mi
Last recorded17,031 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HVB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 17,031 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear w/arches damaged and taped up

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2025 16,659 miles

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

Front bumper and both rear wings taped up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play n/s track rod inner joint

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 16,659 miles

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

Front bumper and both rear wings taped up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play n/s track rod inner joint

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 16,225 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to both rear w/arches

slight damage to front bumper

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 5 Dec 2022 15,637 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

damage to both rear w/arches

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 5 Dec 2022 15,637 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

damage to both rear w/arches

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,108 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 15,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 14,612 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 14,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 12,014 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2017 11,136 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 11,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 10,104 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 10,102 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure all (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 8,981 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 8,973 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 7,365 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 7,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 5,245 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 5,238 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 2,560 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 25 Oct 2012 2,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 31 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 26,674 miles

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

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

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

near side door mirror brocken

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,674 miles

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

near side door mirror brocken

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,655 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,889 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 11,435 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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LT53 HVB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT53 HVB, 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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LT53 HVB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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