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MF53 NXT

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,195 mi
Last recorded58,195 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 NXT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,157 miles

power steering fluid level on min

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,157 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

power steering fluid level on min

rear discs lipped and corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,206 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,191 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,654 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 48,654 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,436 miles

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

both rear tyres are beginning to crack

front brake discs are pitted and lipped

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are beginning to crack

front brake discs are pitted and lipped

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres at 3mm on edge

front discs pitted

front washers blocked but provide enough water to clean screen

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,822 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,822 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 20,059 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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MF53 NXT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF53 NXT, 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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MF53 NXT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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