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NL03 XSN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XSN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,569 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust rusty

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,014 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine gearbox and power steering oil leaks

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,589 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are ill fitting

Brake fluid is brown (contaminated)

Front brake discs are pitted

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper blade scratch (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s door mirror outer casing is broken

Fail 7 Mar 2017 91,589 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are ill fitting

Brake fluid is brown (contaminated)

Front brake discs are pitted

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Brake cable return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper blade scratch (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Brake cable return spring missing (3.5.1k)

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

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

o/s door mirror outer casing is broken

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,600 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 3 Mar 2016 85,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 79,738 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 79,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 May 2012 73,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

unable to open boot access only through rear seats

Fail 17 May 2012 73,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

unable to open boot access only through rear seats

Pass 17 May 2011 67,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 61,247 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 55,881 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres low n/s rear side wall cracking

Pass 14 May 2008 48,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 35,021 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 18,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,522 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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NL03 XSN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL03 XSN, 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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NL03 XSN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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