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NX53 VSA

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,998 mi
Last recorded42,998 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VSA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 42,998 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension very rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,800 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and brear suspension rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,447 miles

rear axle and shock absorbors rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2021 42,447 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle and shock absorbors rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,826 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens getting dull.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 41,824 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlight lens getting dull.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch high

Fail 22 Feb 2019 41,286 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch high

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge and starting to perish.

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 41,233 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge and starting to perish.

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear shocks rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2017 39,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear shocks rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 33,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

all shocks rusty

some play in steering rack inner bushes

Fail 4 Feb 2016 33,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

all shocks rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,306 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Nearside front indicator bulb starting to fade.

Slight play in nearside front lower balljoint.

Some corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 27,304 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Nearside front indicator bulb starting to fade.

Slight play in nearside front lower balljoint.

Some corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,518 miles

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

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ENGINE STABLISER

WINDSCREEN SEAL IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 31 Jan 2014 20,514 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ENGINE STABLISER

WINDSCREEN SEAL IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,714 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 14,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 7,187 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake disc inner surface deteriorated/pitted

rear shock absorber casings (both) badly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 7,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc inner surface deteriorated/pitted

rear shock absorber casings (both) badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 1,952 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2011 1,927 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,705 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 64,705 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,791 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,027 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 VSA is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 VSA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX53 VSA is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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