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NU53 KCY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,866 mi
Last recorded32,866 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 KCY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,866 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 32,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 28,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,363 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken or not properly located - rubbing on subframe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,027 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play in joint

Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,205 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 18,205 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excessive movement in nearside off steering rack. (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,370 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 11,359 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excessive movement in end of steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 6,538 miles

slight play in o/s off steering rack .

Pass 25 Apr 2014 1,646 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 1,606 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,864 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 53,399 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,697 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre getting low on 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,501 miles

cut in nsr tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,745 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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NU53 KCY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

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

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