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SM53 NXU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,669 mi
Last recorded70,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NXU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose heavily undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose heavily undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened H/B CABLE (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 64,240 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened H/B CABLE (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,016 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 60,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,149 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,024 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,211 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2011 23,211 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,923 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,923 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,274 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 6,274 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,129 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,669 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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SM53 NXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SM53 NXU, 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 SM53 NXU registered?

SM53 NXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SM53 NXU safe to buy?

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