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ST53 HZK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 HZK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,992 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,732 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 72,731 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 58,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,138 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jan 2016 55,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edje

advise n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edje

advise o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edje

advise n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edje

advise o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,844 miles

both front brake discs worn

cracking in both rear tyres outer walls

n/side front tyre wearing on inner wall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,629 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2013 47,627 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

slight bind on n/side rear brake

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,739 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 45,739 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ARE PERRISHED

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,803 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ADVISE O/S/R AND N/S/R BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,427 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 41,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,024 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 38,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,260 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,260 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear dics corroded advise pads and discs on rear

Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 25,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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ST53 HZK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ST53 HZK, 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 ST53 HZK registered?

ST53 HZK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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