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NU53 NZB

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,251 mi
Last recorded57,251 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,251 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,965 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2014 44,965 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,524 miles

N/S inner steering rack joint has slight play

N/S/R brake disc inner surface in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,099 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 34,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,858 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 5,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 5,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight binding of o/s/r brakes, advise attention.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight binding of o/s/r brakes, advise attention.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,407 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 NZB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

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

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