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CP53 NRJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

15,564 mi
Last recorded15,564 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NRJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,564 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 15,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 4,238 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 4,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,686 miles

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

click on steering unable to find cause due to panels

front fog light cracked

head light aim set on number 4

offside front mirror cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

click on steering unable to find cause due to panels

front fog light cracked

head light aim set on number 4

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,041 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 55,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,209 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,581 miles

3-4000 miles left on rear brake pads approx

Fuel cap dust cover cracked (main seal O/K)

N/S/F door trim loose but secure

O/S/R indicator bulb fadded slightly

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Service warning light on dash display

Fail 27 Oct 2006 26,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R indicator bulb slightly fadded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,020 miles

O/S/R indicator bulb slightly fadded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,976 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper blade torn

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 NRJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CP53 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

CP53 NRJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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