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RX53 HLM

2003 Renault Scenic

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HLM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,129 miles

both rear brake calipers look damp.no fluid leak seen during test

chip in screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 3 Oct 2015 114,005 miles

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

both rear brake calipers look damp.no fluid leak seen during test

chip in screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Sep 2014 105,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 105,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,463 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,915 miles

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 17 Sep 2011 80,070 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 80,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,508 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,296 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,568 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,390 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r disc corroding on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,123 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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RX53 HLM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,390cc 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 RX53 HLM, 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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RX53 HLM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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