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NX53 TKO

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 TKO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 93,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At silencer and also at system joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced 'A' pillar badly corroded/split at historic repair to door check strap mounting area. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Various mountings defective or broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked around full circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 89,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp assembly badly broken, (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,545 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn End bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,653 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,070 miles

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Oct 2019 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,861 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,021 miles

o/s/f A post fractured

rear suspension cross bar heavily corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f A post fractured

rear suspension cross bar heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,830 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

o/s A post damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,547 miles

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

o/s/f A post cracked at door check strap

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,087 miles

offside rear number plate lamp dim, surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes above petrol tank. front brake pads and disks soon. offside rear tyre scrubbed

Fail 1 Nov 2012 55,087 miles

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

offside rear number plate lamp dim, surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes above petrol tank. front brake pads and disks soon. offside rear tyre scrubbed

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,494 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,633 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 47,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 30,615 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,950 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 TKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TKO, 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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NX53 TKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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