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CN53 OYJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 OYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,373 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front ABS Wiring Insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 76,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front ABS Wiring Insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,450 miles

Rear Shockabsorbers Corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Exhaust Blow

Fail 26 Oct 2018 71,448 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shockabsorbers Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Exhaust Blow

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,626 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 60,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlamps deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,560 miles

dash warning lights on

Fail 26 Oct 2016 52,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,288 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,384 miles

back box corroded slight blow

vehicle had new replacement dash at 48488 miles on the original clock when replaced.today milage indicates since the replacement dash installed!

Fail 7 Sep 2012 19,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

back box corroded slight blow

vehicle had new replacement dash at 48488 miles on the original clock when replaced.today milage indicates since the replacement dash installed!

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,681 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR LIMITING INSECTION OF BELTS

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 20%

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISKS WORN

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

REAR DISKS SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 1 Mar 2010 42,681 miles

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR LIMITING INSECTION OF BELTS

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 20%

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISKS WORN

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

REAR DISKS SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 35,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,078 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,477 miles

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

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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CN53 OYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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