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NV03 ZUA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ZUA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 147,181 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lateral crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 147,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

rear lateral crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,961 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wing cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2013 136,961 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wing cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2012 126,738 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 126,738 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)

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,129 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 113,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,297 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 98,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,695 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 78,060 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2008 78,060 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,033 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front and n/s rear tyres wearing on insides

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,551 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front and n/s rear tyres wearing on insides

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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NV03 ZUA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NV03 ZUA, 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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NV03 ZUA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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