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HN53 NXJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,780 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,780 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,836 miles

Front both tyre are wearing on the edges slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,836 miles

Front both tyre are wearing on the edges slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is perished slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,494 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,584 miles

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

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

engine oil reqs top-up

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,572 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil reqs top-up

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,076 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,260 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear axle bushes have age cracking

horn sounds slighlty grating

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,640 miles

offside front wing mirror cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2011 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,086 miles

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

o/s/f mirrior cracked but can still see behind ok

rear brake discs pitted inside face

Fail 28 Jul 2010 36,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f mirrior cracked but can still see behind ok

rear brake discs pitted inside face

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,197 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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HN53 NXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

HN53 NXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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