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NX53 VPP

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,651 mi
Last recorded26,651 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VPP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,651 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

play in the offside steering arm

Fail 29 Jan 2014 26,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

play in the offside steering arm

Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,400 miles

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

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

play in the offside steering arm

Fail 9 Feb 2013 20,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

play in the offside steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,313 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Feb 2012 14,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,631 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 114,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,374 miles

front washer jets require adjusting

osf steering rack end has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,452 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,161 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 VPP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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