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NX53 VTC

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,016 mi
Last recorded37,016 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VTC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 37,016 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 34,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,826 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 30,826 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 30,753 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield partially insecure. Not likely to fall off.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 21,416 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 21,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 13,878 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 13,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 7,633 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Play in steering inner joints

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer corroded and deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 7,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Play in steering inner joints

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer corroded and deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

irregular wear to both front tyres

Fail 31 Dec 2014 204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

irregular wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,365 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 82,365 miles

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

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

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

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,975 miles

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

NS repeater indicator slightly insecure

OS windscreen wiper in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NS repeater indicator slightly insecure

OS windscreen wiper in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 69,157 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,199 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,071 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,749 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 29,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,873 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 VTC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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