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NJ53 TYX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,996 mi
Last recorded40,996 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TYX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,996 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 40,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,320 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,163 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2012 11,080 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2011 7,035 miles

front brake discs lipped.!!!

offside and nearside rear calipers require attention.!!!

Fail 22 Sep 2011 7,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs lipped.!!!

rear brake discs corroded.!!!

Pass 24 Sep 2010 2,401 miles

rear brake discs corroded.!!!

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,891 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,662 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,847 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 TYX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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