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NU53 NZV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 NZV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,487 miles

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

nearside inner rack joint slight free play

rear suspension & shock absorbers rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,242 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 42,242 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 17,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 1,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,697 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 52,697 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,304 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,271 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,271 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,497 miles

Both rear indicators becoming pale

Both rear tyres @ 2.00MM(2056016)

Offside front tyre on 2.00mm(20560160)

Slight play to power steering mechanism

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,371 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 NZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 NZV, 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 NZV registered?

NU53 NZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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