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CN53 LUJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LUJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coiol springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear passenger seats missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,689 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust gas leak by dpf (8.2.2.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coiol springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear passenger seats missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 93,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,234 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 85,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror (after market glass fitted)

centre stop light not working

vehicle presented as 2 seater including driver all rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2018 85,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (lower bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (lower bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main feed pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror (after market glass fitted)

centre stop light not working

vehicle presented as 2 seater including driver all rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror after market glass fitted

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (considered safe at time test)

centre stop light not working

vehicle presented as 2 seater including driver (no rear seats fitted)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,672 miles

Nearside door mirror glass after market part

Offside Front slight brake bind

centre stop light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2016 83,672 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass after market part

Offside Front slight brake bind

centre stop light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,513 miles

Centre Front exhaust slight blow

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear middle stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,513 miles

Centre Front exhaust slight blow

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear middle stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,797 miles

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

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)

presented as 2 seater including driver rear seats removed

Fail 2 Oct 2014 73,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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)

presented as 2 seater including driver rear seats removed

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,557 miles

rear prop-shaft coupling worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,556 miles

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

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

rear prop-shaft coupling worn

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,913 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,781 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,617 miles

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

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 LUJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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