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HN53 NUY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,356 mi
Last recorded128,356 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NUY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,374 miles

offside front tyre tread on legal limit and stepped tread noted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,924 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,923 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,022 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,022 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and limited access (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 94,203 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and limited access (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres treads stepped

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,945 miles

front brake discs showing wear and corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,924 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,923 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,427 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,427 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,370 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,370 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,926 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HN53 NUY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN53 NUY, 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 HN53 NUY registered?

HN53 NUY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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