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NU53 JUF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,447 mi
Last recorded63,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 JUF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,637 miles

nearside steering arm ball joint badly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,637 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside steering arm ball joint badly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,143 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

rear tyres low on outter tread

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,522 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,522 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,994 miles

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

offside upper suport bearing stiff when rotated lock to lock

offside wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside upper suport bearing stiff when rotated lock to lock

offside wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,682 miles

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

noise on lock to lock check from springs possible top bearing fault

Fail 10 Nov 2008 69,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

noise on lock to lock check from springs possible top bearing fault

Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,275 miles

noise on front suspension possible top bearing?

Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,433 miles

n/s of steering rack worn...........

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 JUF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

NU53 JUF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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