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NU53 TSV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,470 mi
Last recorded67,470 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 67,470 miles

ALL outer door door release handles do not operate smoothly

Both headlamps have poor beam image

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 67,469 miles

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

ALL outer door door release handles do not operate smoothly

Both headlamps have poor beam image

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 61,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 52,700 miles

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

rear discs slighty corroded

slighty play in steering rack end

Fail 3 May 2011 38,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 38,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wear near side steering arm

Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted limited view of components/battery cover loose

front wipers smearing

nsr reflector damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroding

slight play in ns steering rack track arm

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,203 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted limited view of components/battery cover loose

front wipers smearing

nsr reflector damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroding

slight play in ns steering rack track arm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 12,535 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,659 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 TSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

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

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