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FV53 NMX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,056 mi
Last recorded55,056 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NMX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,128 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 45,125 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 40,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2012 40,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

auto headlight warning light on but headlights still work

Pass 16 May 2011 28,512 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 May 2011 28,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 19,379 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 19,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 51,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,757 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,757 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,816 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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FV53 NMX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV53 NMX, 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 FV53 NMX registered?

FV53 NMX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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