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CN53 VZR

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VZR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,676 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,732 miles

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

buckle in nearside front wheel

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 63,674 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

buckle in nearside front wheel

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,649 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,498 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,975 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 VZR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VZR, 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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What year was CN53 VZR registered?

CN53 VZR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CN53 VZR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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