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EX53 CMF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,160 mi
Last recorded84,160 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 CMF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,160 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 84,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 39,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 30,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,094 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 29,732 miles

Stone chip in swept area but less than 40mm

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,261 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor pan area chassis leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid slightly contaminated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,413 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,803 miles

noise from offside front suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,753 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 25,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,927 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight noise from osf topstrut mount on full lock

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight noise from osf top stut mount on full lock

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut too nearside rear tyre tread (no cords)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut too nearside rear tyre tread (no cords)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

wipers smear at 1st

Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,685 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 CMF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CMF, 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 CMF registered?

EX53 CMF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is EX53 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 CMF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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