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CN53 KWR

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KWR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 58,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,546 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 47,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 47,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel flap missing

Pass 11 May 2016 47,473 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

engine emissions lamp illuminated

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 10 Apr 2014 47,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,479 miles

Oil leak

both front cv boots "damp"

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,512 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Front brake discs worn.

Front pads worn thin.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack/pinion.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,511 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Front brake discs worn.

Front pads worn thin.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack/pinion.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,743 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyres side wall have signs of extensive damage

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

There are nails in both rear tyres

Fail 25 Sep 2008 24,039 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyres side wall have signs of extensive damage

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

There are nails in both rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2007 19,219 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic ccovers fitted to outer sills

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 KWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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