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NG53 FRO

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FRO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 89,950 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 77,653 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,034 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 75,967 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 64,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,888 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 24,407 miles

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)

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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NG53 FRO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NG53 FRO, 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 NG53 FRO registered?

NG53 FRO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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