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NU53 TWL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TWL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,107 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 58,107 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,691 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 38,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 9,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 73,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 72,207 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,932 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,932 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,190 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 TWL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

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

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