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NG53 HLN

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,317 mi
Last recorded49,317 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 HLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,317 miles

corrosion:- rear suspension, brake pipes, exhaust

front brake pads?

offside front headlight lens deteriorated, image poor

offside front wing damaged

offside rear foglight dim

wiper clip broken

Fail 23 Sep 2019 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted prs (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion:- rear suspension, brake pipes, exhaust

front brake pads?

offside front headlight lens deteriorated, image poor

offside front wing damaged

offside rear foglight dim

wiper clip broken

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear advise shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear advise shock absorber casing corrod4ed

advise engine dip stick snapped

Fail 28 Aug 2018 89,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear advise shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear advise shock absorber casing corrod4ed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise engine dip stick snapped

Fail 12 Apr 2018 39,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper not clearing window

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,328 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,323 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,042 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

very small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2016 19,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

very small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2015 72,172 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 155 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,692 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F AND REAR BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,077 miles

nsr wheel trim fouling valve

osr wheel trim fouling valve

play in os of steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2012 58,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr wheel trim fouling valve

osr wheel trim fouling valve

play in os of steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,088 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S+O/S/R BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTER AND CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING TIE ROD.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,460 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,460 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC INNER CORRODED.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,626 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,666 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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NG53 HLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NG53 HLN, 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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NG53 HLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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