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NU53 TWP

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,039 mi
Last recorded22,039 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TWP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side front steering rack joint has play

oil level is low

Fail 18 Nov 2013 22,039 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side front steering rack joint has play

oil level is low

Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 13,952 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 3,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre perrishing

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2011 3,437 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre perrishing

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,221 miles

Horn poor.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,467 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,071 miles

Horn poor.

Some wear o/s inner track rod:rack.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,268 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 TWP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

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

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