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NG53 NHJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,463 mi
Last recorded30,463 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 NHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,463 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2015 30,396 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,392 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 24,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,064 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,064 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,620 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 44,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,579 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 NHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

NG53 NHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is NG53 NHJ safe to buy?

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