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NK53 YGW

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,219 mi
Last recorded50,219 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YGW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,219 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and nsf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 50,199 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage part of front grille missing&insecure (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +tyre tread&side wall starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +tyre tread&side wall starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tyre tread&side wall starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside front suspension top mount slightly rough when turning lock to lock

nearside headlight lens misted up

nearside rear axle bush slightly worn

nearside rear brake disc badly scored

offside front headlight lens misted up

offside front suspension top mount slightly rough when turning lock to lock

offside rear axle bush slightly worn

offside rear brake disc badly scored

Pass 31 Jan 2015 40,451 miles

Advise nearside front rack end

Fail 29 Jan 2015 40,449 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise nearside front rack end

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r door and trim

exhaust mountings deteriated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,932 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r door and trim

exhaust mountings deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 20,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 12,577 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 12,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 2,879 miles

rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,673 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 63,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,799 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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NK53 YGW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NK53 YGW, 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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NK53 YGW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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