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CN53 CJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,887 mi
Last recorded96,887 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,887 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 96,887 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 90,301 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 84,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,498 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,863 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 71,863 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,288 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,244 miles

Nearside Rear rear n/s shock has noise

Offside Rear o/s rear shock has noise

Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear rear n/s shock has noise

Offside Rear o/s rear shock has noise

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 56,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,091 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres wearing slighly on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,112 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,978 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,540 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 26,540 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,635 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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CN53 CJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN53 CJV, 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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CN53 CJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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