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EX53 CFO

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 CFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 81,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,649 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s , D bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D rubbers perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 70,236 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 61,806 miles

Rear Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,806 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,983 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,032 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,482 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,493 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,483 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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EX53 CFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 EX53 CFO, 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 EX53 CFO registered?

EX53 CFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EX53 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 CFO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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