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RF53 HCU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 HCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,111 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; o/s headlamp dip image odd , suspect bulb

Tyres ; n/s/r , secondary tread balding on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,518 miles

front tyres are close to limit & worn on edges

n/s inner tie rod has play

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,841 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 41,839 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,241 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,039 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 6,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,071 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,688 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 40,688 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)

advise offside rear brake 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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RF53 HCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF53 HCU, 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 RF53 HCU registered?

RF53 HCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is RF53 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 HCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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