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CV53 ZKR

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

183,320 mi
Last recorded183,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZKR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 183,320 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 183,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 174,582 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 174,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 170,999 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 166,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 166,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 163,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,257 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at centre corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 161,257 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at centre corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 156,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 156,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 143,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 143,314 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 130,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,901 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,185 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,235 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 94,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,413 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,353 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 56,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,598 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 45,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,249 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,540 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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CV53 ZKR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 CV53 ZKR, 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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CV53 ZKR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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