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NU53 FMO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,119 mi
Last recorded53,119 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 FMO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 53,119 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LENS' DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OFFSIDE FRONT - 185 65 15 (195 65 15 (5.2.3 (b))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN ALMOST TO LIMIT & DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN LOW & WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

PARKING BRAKE MOTOR GROWLING

PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

play in inner steering rack ends

Fail 20 Jan 2020 50,409 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,259 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,855 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,886 miles

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

play in steering rack on limits

Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

play in steering rack on limits

Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

possible noise from cambelt area advs further investigation

slight play in o/s section of steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,158 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 10,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,928 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,302 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,302 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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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NU53 FMO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NU53 FMO, 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 NU53 FMO registered?

NU53 FMO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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