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NU53 TSO

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,084 mi
Last recorded52,084 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TSO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished.

offside front tyre perished and worn to 2.5mm.

rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Fail 7 Apr 2018 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished.

offside front tyre perished and worn to 2.5mm.

rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,210 miles

Front both inner tie rods have slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,641 miles

corrosion on rear discs

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

slight play in steering rack

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,569 miles

drivers outer door hadle sticky in operation

noise from steering coupling area,further investigation needed

unable to see condiition of rear brake pads

Fail 20 Mar 2015 36,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

drivers outer door hadle sticky in operation

noise from steering coupling area,further investigation needed

unable to see condiition of rear brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,424 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 29,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 29,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,054 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,054 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,540 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,340 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 TSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

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

Is NU53 TSO safe to buy?

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