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HN53 NVZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,904 mi
Last recorded107,904 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,904 miles

Emissions not tested co 9.99 (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front spring cup fitted the wrong way round

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,555 miles

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

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

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

offside front spring cup fitted back to front

Fail 5 Oct 2018 101,555 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 9.99 test aborted (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

offside front spring cup fitted back to front

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front shockabsorber has no damping effect

recommend offside and nearside front shocks be replaced

Fail 13 Oct 2017 92,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front shockabsorber has no damping effect

recommend offside and nearside front shocks be replaced

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,092 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 85,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,792 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,792 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light stays on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light stays on

Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,656 miles

engine management light on

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,100 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,228 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 51,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished and getting low

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,360 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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HN53 NVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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