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NJ53 TYP

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,747 mi
Last recorded52,747 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TYP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 52,747 miles

front headlights misting

Fail 26 Nov 2018 52,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front headlights misting

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,996 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS STARTING TO MIST OVER

Fail 27 Nov 2017 50,989 miles

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

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS STARTING TO MIST OVER

Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlights starting to mist

Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four discs corroded

headlights starting to mist

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,955 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 38,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,880 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 32,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,659 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 28,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 25,281 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,743 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 10,056 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 10,056 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 1,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside brake strating to bind

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,248 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,842 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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NJ53 TYP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NJ53 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

NJ53 TYP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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