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ND53 DFU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,066 mi
Last recorded26,066 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 DFU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,756 miles

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

oil leak

play in the steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2015 16,755 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

play in the steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 7,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

mileage not displayed

Fail 18 Aug 2012 114,001 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 100,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,179 miles

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

front disks corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 89,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front disks corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover damaged

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2009 78,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover damaged

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre has splits in side wall but not through to the canvasse

Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre has splits in side wall but not through to the canvasse

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,439 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 43,439 miles

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

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

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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ND53 DFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ND53 DFU, 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 ND53 DFU registered?

ND53 DFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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