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NU53 NZF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 80,604 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 16,744 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 16,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 72,512 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 65,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,870 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 59,859 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,940 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 11 May 2012 48,940 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,032 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 43,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,849 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,849 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,396 miles

front brake pads worn

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,193 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 4,228 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 38,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,625 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 NZF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

NU53 NZF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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