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CM53 DEC

2011 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM53 DEC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 100,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,093 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (205/55 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fault on dash message no lights on

Fail 17 Jun 2025 96,093 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (205/55 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

brake fault on dash message no lights on

Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 92,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 89,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 85,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 83,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,298 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,657 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in osf tie rod end ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,961 miles

2 x rear passenger seats missing

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,847 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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CM53 DEC is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 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 CM53 DEC, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CM53 DEC is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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