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NV53 HKZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,453 mi
Last recorded25,453 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 HKZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 25,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsf and osf lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

nsr brake pipe corroding

os windscreen wiper smearing /juddering

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Feb 2018 25,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres getting close to legal limit/nsf tyre inner edge worn and osf tyre inner edge bald recommend replacement

centre and rear exhaust mounts broken recommend attention

nsf and osf lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

nsr brake pipe corroding

os windscreen wiper smearing /juddering

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2017 21,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,922 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 17,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,195 miles

N/S Wiper Blade in need of replacement

Fail 28 Jan 2015 13,195 miles

N/S Wiper Blade in need of replacement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 8,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 8,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 1,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,502 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,851 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,012 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 23,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,870 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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NV53 HKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV53 HKZ, 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 NV53 HKZ registered?

NV53 HKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is NV53 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 HKZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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