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NL53 EHC

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,022 mi
Last recorded15,022 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 EHC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag on dash

both front door check straps noisey

h/brake warning on dash

nearside front abs wire braket insecure

noise on nearside front top srutt mount

offsife front rubber brake hose fouling brake pipe

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Fail 3 Oct 2012 14,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag on dash

both front door check straps noisey

h/brake warning on dash

nearside front abs wire braket insecure

noise on nearside front top srutt mount

offsife front rubber brake hose fouling brake pipe

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 4 Oct 2011 167 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

abs wire insecure on offside front

air bag lamp on dash

battery insecure

both front strut top noisey

both rear outer seat belts not tested child seats fitted

front bumper insecure

hand brake warning lamp on dash

nearside front h/lamp lense scratched

rear brake discs corroded

wiper linkage noisey

Fail 4 Oct 2011 167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

abs wire insecure on offside front

air bag lamp on dash

battery insecure

both front strut top noisey

both rear outer seat belts not tested child seats fitted

front bumper insecure

hand brake warning lamp on dash

nearside front h/lamp lense scratched

rear brake discs corroded

wiper linkage noisey

Pass 5 Oct 2010
Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,704 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 81,693 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 66,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 60,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,183 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 EHC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

NL53 EHC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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