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CN53 HRX

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,035 mi
Last recorded140,035 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 HRX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 140,035 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 23 Sep 2015 140,035 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,198 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 123,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 106,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,088 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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 96,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,409 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes starting to rust

outer sills covered in plastic trim

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,789 miles

both rear lower shocker bushes worn

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,431 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,418 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on 1.6 mm

both rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,718 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,708 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,524 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 32,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,485 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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 HRX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CN53 HRX, 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 HRX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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