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NU53 TVZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,936 mi
Last recorded32,936 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,936 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 7,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 5,708 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 5,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 5,451 miles

offside and nearside headlamp lenses begining to glaze over

slight play in nearside steering arm joint

Fail 26 Nov 2018 5,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses begining to glaze over

slight play in nearside steering arm joint

Pass 27 Nov 2017 4,945 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 4,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 4,601 miles

nearsides s teering arm has slight play

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 3,863 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 17 Nov 2014 2,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 2,592 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 1,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 1,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,013 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,348 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 28,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 24,252 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,882 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 TVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

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

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