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ML53 NXA

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NXA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,990 miles

2 rear seats removed,could not test seat belts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr light lense broke

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,990 miles

2 rear seats removed,could not test seat belts

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr light lense broke

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,310 miles

Evidence of coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,217 miles

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

Evidence of coolant leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,772 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,714 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,058 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 40,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 27,433 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,994 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 19,991 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 May 2007 12,744 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front and rear wiper blades worn

front fog light os cracked

Pass 30 May 2007 12,744 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front and rear wiper blades worn

front fog light os cracked

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 NXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ML53 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

ML53 NXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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