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NU53 WDC

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,051 mi
Last recorded39,051 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 WDC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,051 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has sealer round it, but is secure

Fail 22 Jul 2014 39,043 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f lower ball joint has sealer round it, but is secure

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,312 miles

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

battery weak

dash read out showing emmision check

Fail 30 Mar 2013 31,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery weak

dash read out showing emmision check

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 24,239 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,593 miles

dashboard indicates handbrake fault - but handbrake is working satisfactorily

Fail 22 Aug 2011 20,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dashboard indicates handbrake fault - but handbrake is working satisfactorily

Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,153 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 10 miles

nsr arch corroding

nsr indicator pale

nsr tyre 3mm

osf and main brake pipes corroding

slight bind on rear brakes

wipers poor

Fail 26 Aug 2009 10 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

nsr arch corroding

nsr indicator pale

nsr tyre 3mm

osf and main brake pipes corroding

slight bind on rear brakes

wipers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,332 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,234 miles

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

nsr tyre 2mm

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight rear brake bind †noise o/s/f top mount

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight rear brake bind †noise o/s/f top mount

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,309 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 WDC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

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

Is NU53 WDC safe to buy?

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