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NJ53 ULA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,093 mi
Last recorded95,093 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 ULA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,789 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,120 miles

both front tyres scrubbed off slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,806 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 56,719 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 19 May 2010 56,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 15 May 2009 51,001 miles

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

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 15 May 2009 51,001 miles

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,628 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,628 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,504 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 26,309 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CREAKING NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEN TURNING.- HEAVY OUTER EDGE WEAR ON BOTH FRONT FRONT TYRES.(POSSIBLE TRACKING.?)

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 ULA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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