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NX53 VLK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,954 mi
Last recorded37,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VLK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slight play

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,305 miles

Front headlamps poor output

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,716 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 19,716 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 8,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 2,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 2,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 100,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osr door wont open .

Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr door wont open .

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,162 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr outer door handle broken

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,162 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr outer door handle broken

Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,784 miles

steering rack has slight play on o/s at the roadwheel

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,841 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 35,841 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

free play on o/s/of steering rack

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 VLK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

NX53 VLK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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