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NU53 TSZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,006 mi
Last recorded68,006 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TSZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,006 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,988 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,017 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 56,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

electronic parking brake malfunction light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,917 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,759 miles

corosion on springs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,118 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)

both front tyres dangerously under-inflated

offside front tyre worn bald and very thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,623 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,138 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,871 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 TSZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

NU53 TSZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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