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CP53 NLA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NLA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 55,501 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,474 miles

rear shocks and springs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 45,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 40,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 40,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 37,115 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 30,986 miles

front indicators showing white

Fail 24 Jan 2020 30,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

front indicators showing white

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,746 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 20,223 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 20,223 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 15,113 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 9,628 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray fitted

play in steering rack arms

Fail 27 Jan 2016 9,628 miles

Front Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray fitted

play in steering rack arms

Pass 28 Jan 2015 3,473 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,430 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,270 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,769 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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CP53 NLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP53 NLA, 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 CP53 NLA registered?

CP53 NLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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