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NJ53 TXV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,740 mi
Last recorded129,740 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,740 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 129,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,970 miles

Front tyre treads getting low

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk casing missing

Rear wiper blades split

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,593 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 85,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,755 miles

rear brake discs may need attention in the near future

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,422 miles

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

engine steady worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,309 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,638 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 45,751 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 41,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,380 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NJ53 TXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NJ53 TXV, 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 NJ53 TXV registered?

NJ53 TXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NJ53 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ53 TXV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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