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ND53 UTW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,642 mi
Last recorded24,642 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 UTW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 24,642 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

o/s/f check strap noisey

play in steering rack

slight runout to all tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,642 miles

o/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

o/s/f check strap noisey

play in steering rack

slight runout to all tyres

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,067 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

play in steering rack

rear shockers poor condition (corrosion)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 12,067 miles

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

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

play in steering rack

rear shockers poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 825 miles

corrosion to exhaust

heat shield loose above exhaust

n/s/r ana n/s/f tyres 3mm

noise from front suspension tops

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm,cracks in sidewalls and tread

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2009 825 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to exhaust

heat shield loose above exhaust

n/s/r ana n/s/f tyres 3mm

noise from front suspension tops

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm,cracks in sidewalls and tread

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,777 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,620 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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ND53 UTW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

ND53 UTW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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