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NV53 SXT

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,412 mi
Last recorded25,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 25,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 25,412 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 24,776 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 23,925 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Operation of drivers door handle

Slight play at n/s inner rack joint

Fail 8 Feb 2024 23,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Operation of drivers door handle

Slight play at n/s inner rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2023 22,959 miles

Both rear shocker casings corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering both sides

Pass 9 Feb 2022 21,928 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 21,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 21,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has condensation on lens

Pass 13 Feb 2020 20,267 miles

Front and rear brake disc's tarnished

Nearside Inner rack joint has slight play

Offside head lamp has condensation

Fail 12 Feb 2020 20,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake disc's tarnished

Nearside Inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head lamp has condensation

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 3,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,053 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,695 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,025 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 48,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,445 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,450 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 SXT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

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

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