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NV53 OFG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OFG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,273 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,613 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,598 miles

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

offside handbrake lever on calipher sticking slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2013 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake lever on calipher sticking slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,538 miles

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

N/S/Front tyre wearing on edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,809 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 71,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,980 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,468 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 OFG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV53 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

NV53 OFG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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