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NU53 NZT

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,551 mi
Last recorded34,551 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 NZT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,551 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 28 Oct 2014 34,505 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front accident damage

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012
Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,026 miles

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

rear discs rusting

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,649 miles

front crash bar bent

Fail 22 Oct 2010 18,649 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front crash bar bent

Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,397 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 15,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NZT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

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

Is NU53 NZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 NZT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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