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NU53 NZM

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 NZM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp aims poor

play in both inner steering arms

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 99,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,645 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear number plate damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear number plate damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,754 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in Offside + Nearside track rod inner joints

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in Offside + Nearside track rod inner joints

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,887 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust baffles loose in centre section

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,290 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 59,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear indercators pale

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear indercators pale

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,245 miles

slight leak at front exhaust joint

Fail 27 Oct 2011 14,245 miles

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

slight leak at front exhaust joint

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,895 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,943 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,831 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 NZM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

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

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