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NU53 OKR

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,807 mi
Last recorded86,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 OKR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,807 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 86,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 80,093 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,747 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,747 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,414 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 66,414 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,233 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,297 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 44,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

noise from steering when rocking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,188 miles

Both front strut top bearings noisy

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 30,188 miles

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

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

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

Both front strut top bearings noisy

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,373 miles

Horn is weak. Both front strut top bearings are noisy. Slight play in the nearside co-axial steering joint.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 13,604 miles

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

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

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

Horn is getting weak. Both front strut top bearings are noisy.

Slight play in the nearside co-axial steering joint.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,789 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

clonking niose on steering when reaching full lock

clonking niose on steering when rocking

Fail 20 Nov 2007 68,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

clonking niose on steering when reaching full lock

clonking niose on steering when rocking

Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,384 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 53,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OKR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OKR, 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 OKR registered?

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

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