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NX53 PKZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,523 mi
Last recorded114,523 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 PKZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 114,523 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wet test carried out

Pass 16 May 2018 108,118 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front both steering arms have slight movement in

Nearside Front tyre perish

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

vehicle overheating

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,984 miles

both headlamp lenses poor condition , just got beam pattern

both rear springs corroded

n/s mirror glass smashed

play in both front steering arms

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 106,984 miles

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

both headlamp lenses poor condition , just got beam pattern

both rear springs corroded

n/s mirror glass smashed

play in both front steering arms

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,877 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated still has beam pattern

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads low

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,045 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 91,805 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,546 miles

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

n/s mirror glass shattered

Fail 26 Nov 2013 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s mirror glass shattered

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,618 miles

? battery weak

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,471 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn

front wipers judder

offside front outer door handle stiff to open

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,390 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,150 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,791 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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NX53 PKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NX53 PKZ, 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 NX53 PKZ registered?

NX53 PKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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