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ML53 NWA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,805 mi
Last recorded88,805 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NWA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,805 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,398 miles

BOTH headlamps deteriorated but still have a pattern

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated but still has a pattern

undertray loose but not likely to become unattached

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,503 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 69,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 50,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,010 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,684 miles

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,836 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 21,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,786 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 12,663 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 6,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 6,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,493 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 NWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc 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 ML53 NWA, 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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ML53 NWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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