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EJ53 NFY

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,988 mi
Last recorded25,988 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NFY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre pressure low

steering rack slightly insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,534 miles

Front number plate has cracks

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,716 miles

Exhaust corroding & slight blow from rear box seam

Front No plate cracked

Front headlights misting

Rear tyres getting close to limit & cracking in tread

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 16 Aug 2016 17,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust corroding & slight blow from rear box seam

Front & Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Front No plate cracked

Front headlights misting

Rear tyres getting close to limit & cracking in tread

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,542 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Aug 2014 12,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,695 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 9,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2012 6,360 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 2,126 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,910 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 50,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ53 NFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EJ53 NFY, 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 EJ53 NFY registered?

EJ53 NFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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