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NX53 VPL

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,346 mi
Last recorded36,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VPL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,702 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 35,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,896 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,896 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 27,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,815 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,796 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 12,796 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,032 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,028 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,700 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,700 miles

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

Nearside 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 VPL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

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

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The MOT history for NX53 VPL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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