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NX53 VSJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,622 mi
Last recorded60,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VSJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,622 miles

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

strut top bearings slightly rough

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,500 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,960 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 21,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,236 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,836 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,541 miles

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

Offside 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 VSJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VSJ, 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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What year was NX53 VSJ registered?

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

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