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CN53 KZA

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KZA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,609 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,888 miles

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

offside inner and outer front cv gaiters deteriorated slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside inner and outer front cv gaiters deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,512 miles

Nearside front tyre bald inner edge

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

engine management light on

front roll bar bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,453 miles

engine management light on

front roll bar bushes perished

slight play in sf steering.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs pitted and corroded and in poor condition on inner edge

front roll bar bushes perished

rear brake discs lipped and worn especially on ofsr inner edge.

slight play in sf steering.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,508 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,563 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 62,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

non supporting lateral rear crossbeam corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,500 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,500 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,867 miles

both rear brake discs scored.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs scored.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,726 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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CN53 KZA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KZA, 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 KZA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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