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NU53 TRX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,287 mi
Last recorded43,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TRX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,729 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,583 miles

rear silencer weak with corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to near side lower sill

Fail 19 Dec 2012 19,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to near side lower sill

Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,444 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,925 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres perishing

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,438 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,058 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,319 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 22,319 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 17,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,350 miles

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 TRX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

NU53 TRX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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