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CN53 NLO

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,479 mi
Last recorded113,479 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NLO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,479 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 113,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine warning light is on

Pass 29 May 2014 110,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,149 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 107,146 miles

Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,537 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 95,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,144 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,955 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,950 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,177 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,027 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 NLO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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