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HN53 NXV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,605 mi
Last recorded91,605 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,605 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage between radiator and engine (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish between inner treads and inner side wall

Slight leak of power steering fluid from o/s power steering rack gaiter

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage between radiator and engine (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish between inner treads and inner side wall

Slight leak of power steering fluid from o/s power steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 78,329 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,148 miles

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2015 69,148 miles

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

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat not fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,850 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,111 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,823 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,823 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,750 miles

front fog lamps broken

fuel flap broken

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,762 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 38,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,337 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 36,337 miles

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

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

front pads appear low

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,787 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,787 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 28,213 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

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

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