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NL53 EFK

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 EFK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 115,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,281 miles

Offside Front cracking tyres

oil

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,332 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,047 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s noplate (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,994 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,175 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

underbody corossion on floor and rear bar that run s inline with axle

Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2012 74,172 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,570 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear lateral bar corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,962 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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NL53 EFK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NL53 EFK, 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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What year was NL53 EFK registered?

NL53 EFK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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