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NX53 PLU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,104 mi
Last recorded45,104 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 PLU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 45,104 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a slight nic in it

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper sticking slightly

Pass 5 May 2018 41,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 37,581 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 33,104 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 33,104 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,066 miles

side to side play felt at road wheels in inner track rod joints on o/s and n/s

Pass 16 May 2014 25,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2014 25,073 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,410 miles

o/s wiper blade worn

play felt in rack on n/s and o/s at road wheels

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,808 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 3,609 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,085 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,755 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,608 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 PLU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NX53 PLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX53 PLU registered?

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

Is NX53 PLU safe to buy?

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