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SW53 HKF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,418 mi
Last recorded22,418 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 HKF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,418 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 22,407 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 17,595 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough At strut mount bearings (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,973 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 7,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 6,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 4,755 miles

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

corrosion to brake discs

slight play in osf tie rod

Fail 14 Dec 2011 4,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to brake discs

slight play in osf tie rod

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,982 miles

rear discs worn RECOMMEND REPLACED/f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/wear rack noisy MONITOR/

Fail 16 Dec 2010 23,982 miles

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

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

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

rear discs worn RECOMMEND REPLACED/f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/wear rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,721 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 84,721 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 81,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 81,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,514 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 70,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,397 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SW53 HKF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW53 HKF, 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 SW53 HKF registered?

SW53 HKF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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