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ND53 MRV

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,627 mi
Last recorded9,627 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 MRV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 9,627 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 May 2015 9,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Apr 2015 9,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014

Body damage to offside rear sill, under rear passenger door.

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Body damage to offside rear sill, under rear passenger door.

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,469 miles

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

o/s/r brake discs and pads worn+corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,452 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r brake discs and pads worn+corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,937 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear discs and pads worn

wipers worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,756 miles

osr tyre worn /rear brake pads worn/osr wheel stiff to turn/rear brake disc worn/tailgate stays worn/steering worn/front brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

osr tyre worn /rear brake pads worn/osr wheel stiff to turn/rear brake disc worn/tailgate stays worn/steering worn/front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2010 59,527 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 59,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2009 49,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,193 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 40,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,986 miles

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

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 MRV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

ND53 MRV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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