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HN53 NXK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

77,194 mi
Last recorded77,194 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 77,194 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 77,194 miles

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread rear (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,413 miles

Centre stop light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,056 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slight cracking on walls

Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slight cracking on walls

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,734 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2012 48,734 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,945 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,739 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,739 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,416 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,416 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,270 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 24,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NXK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

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

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