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ML53 NVK

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,128 mi
Last recorded42,128 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NVK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 42,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 42,127 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,362 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 38,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 32,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 32,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,780 miles

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

advise play in n/s/f rack end

Fail 3 Nov 2014 19,780 miles

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

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

advise play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,325 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 103,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Pass 20 Oct 2012 5,293 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,259 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,339 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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ML53 NVK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML53 NVK, 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 ML53 NVK registered?

ML53 NVK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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