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NV53 SYE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,420 mi
Last recorded43,420 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SYE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,420 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 43,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake fault warning message

Fail 28 Sep 2017 36,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake fault warning message

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,373 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Slight Brake Bind

Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,809 miles

Inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 22,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 15,802 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 15,802 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 5,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,685 miles

o/s/r brake starting to bind

very slight play in both steering joints

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,652 miles

Interior car fan not working

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,733 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 24,715 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,176 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2007 18,801 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and undertrays fitted.

slight play on nearside steering arm balljoint {rack}

Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,801 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine and undertrays fitted.

slight play on nearside steering arm balljoint {rack}

Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,697 miles

Engine undertray top cover and splash guards fitted

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 SYE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

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