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NJ53 WLN

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 105,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 95,723 miles

both front tyres low- inner wall- meets legal limits

Fail 22 Dec 2011 95,723 miles

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

both front tyres low- inner wall- meets legal limits

Pass 2 Dec 2010 165,841 miles

front discs partly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2010 165,841 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs partly worn

rear pads low-inside

Pass 12 Dec 2009 148,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 132,857 miles

n/s windscreen slightly cracked in bottom corner

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread oppn inside edge

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

slight play o/s/f ball jiont

Pass 18 Dec 2007 109,399 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 83,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ53 WLN registered?

NJ53 WLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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