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LT53 HVZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,423 mi
Last recorded10,423 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 10,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pedal rubber split

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Centre exhaust rubber perished

Headlight images poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Window doesn't open

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Handbrake lever not fully returning

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers smear

Pass 23 Jan 2016 5,136 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 5,136 miles

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 726 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,457 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 64,599 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,229 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

uneven front tyre wear indicates tracking fault

Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven front tyre wear indicates tracking fault

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,978 miles

all four brake disc,s corroded on inner side.

all four tyres on 2mm

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,836 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HVZ, 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 LT53 HVZ registered?

LT53 HVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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