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NU53 OVC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,289 mi
Last recorded4,289 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 4,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs pitted on inner surface

knocking from steering

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, 2mm on outer

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge, 2mm centre and out of shape

play in o/s steering tie rod

rear discs scored and pitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight play in n/s/f drop link ball joint

Fail 1 Sep 2012 4,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs pitted on inner surface

knocking from steering

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, 2mm on outer

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge, 2mm centre and out of shape

play in o/s steering tie rod

rear discs scored and pitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight play in n/s/f drop link ball joint

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,125 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 64,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge recomend immediate renewal

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,477 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 35,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,978 miles

Both sides front brake pads low. †Both sides rear brake pads 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 OVC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVC, 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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NU53 OVC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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