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NX53 VPD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

64,398 mi
Last recorded64,398 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 64,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt insecure ( lose ) (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,253 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 58,249 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edges cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jan 2017 57,880 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,375 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,305 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 30,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 22,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 22,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 12,680 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS CRACKING

Fail 11 Nov 2011 12,680 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS CRACKING

Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,964 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 15,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,999 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 26,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VPD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

NX53 VPD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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