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SH53 NJN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,375 mi
Last recorded54,375 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 NJN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,375 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2016 54,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,712 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 39,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,622 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,328 miles

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

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

gear box mount letting go

Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,111 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 23,111 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,890 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 12,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,191 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 61,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,806 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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SH53 NJN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SH53 NJN, 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 SH53 NJN registered?

SH53 NJN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is SH53 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 NJN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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