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NU53 OKV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,143 mi
Last recorded38,143 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 OKV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise changing at earliest convienience ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating

damage to o/s mirror

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2016 34,067 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s rear and o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints advise changing at earliest convienience ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise changing at earliest convienience

both headlight lenses deteriorating advise repairs or changing at earliest convienience

Fail 28 Dec 2016 34,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear rubbers (7.1.1)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s rear and o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints advise changing at earliest convienience ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise changing at earliest convienience

both headlight lenses deteriorating advise repairs or changing at earliest convienience

Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,780 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

o/s rear park brake effort

wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 29 Dec 2015 27,780 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

o/s rear park brake effort

wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 30 Dec 2014 19,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 12,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 27 Dec 2013 12,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2012 6,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside steering arm

play in offside steering arm

Fail 19 Dec 2012 6,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside steering arm

play in offside steering arm

Pass 30 Dec 2011 521 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,575 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,826 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,400 miles

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear wiper rubber missing

slight brake bind on o/s/r

under car engine cover fitted

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

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 OKV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

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

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