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NU53 WCT

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

22,770 mi
Last recorded22,770 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 22,770 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

childseat fitted not allowing full belt check

Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2014 16,402 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 11,325 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 25 Jun 2013 11,303 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

surface cracks offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,112 miles

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

slight play nearside track rod

Fail 25 Feb 2012 5,112 miles

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

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

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

slight play nearside track rod

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,727 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,764 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,577 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 23,518 miles

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

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 WCT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

NU53 WCT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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