CarVerify

Free Car Check

CN53 CJO

2003 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,539 mi
Last recorded133,539 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Scenic65,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CJO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 133,539 miles

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

Rusty lips on front discs

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn in edges

Fail 17 Mar 2015 133,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rusty lips on front discs

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn in edges

Pass 8 May 2014 113,040 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 113,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,968 miles

N.S.f / O.S.F anti rattle springs missing from calipers

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear prop shaft missing

Fail 14 Feb 2013 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

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

rear prop shaft missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,169 miles

prop shaft is missing

rear discs are corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 88,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

prop shaft is missing

rear discs are corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,108 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake disc corroded

o/s/r seat not fitted

oil leak from rear diff

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

accelerator pedal sticks down periodicly, this has severe safety implications

Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,108 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake disc corroded

o/s/r seat not fitted

oil leak from rear diff

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

accelerator pedal sticks down periodicly, this has severe safety implications

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both font seat back loose

wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,348 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 65,348 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,463 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
Full Renault Grand Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CN53 CJO is a 2003 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,886 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 CJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CN53 CJO?

You can check the full history of CN53 CJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CN53 CJO registered?

CN53 CJO is a 2003 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is CN53 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN53 CJO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CN53 CJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CN53 CJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.