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NL53 EKN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,714 mi
Last recorded126,714 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 EKN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,714 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear lateral bar corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper stoplight is inop

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower foglight is inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension components are corroded but structually sound

engine oil level just above minimum

rear axle crossbrace is heavily corroded and holed(non structual)

reverse light is inop

Fail 3 Nov 2021 121,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper stoplight is inop

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower foglight is inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension components are corroded but structually sound

engine oil level just above minimum

rear axle crossbrace is heavily corroded and holed(non structual)

reverse light is inop

Pass 24 Oct 2020 118,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear lateral beam heavily corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,230 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear lateral beam heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear lateral bar heavily corroded,not strutural.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear lateral beam corroded ,not structural.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 110,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear lateral beam corroded ,not structural.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,744 miles

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

Rear lateral beam corroded,not structural

front brakes slightly imbalanced,may require repair.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,695 miles

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

front brakes out of balance,just within limits.

rear lateral bar corroded,not structural.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,420 miles

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

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

rear lateral beam heavily corroded,not structural.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air freshener removed from interior mirror at start of test

rear lateral x-bar rotten but not structual

rear wiper rubber split off

Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,330 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air freshener removed from interior mirror at start of test

rear lateral x-bar rotten but not structual

rear wiper rubber split off

Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,550 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,539 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,407 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,705 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,705 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 58,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,174 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,174 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,283 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 EKN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EKN, 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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NL53 EKN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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