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MW53 CXC

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,687 mi
Last recorded5,687 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 CXC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 5,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 5,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding and o/s (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 5,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 5,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 55,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 1,995 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 897,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs badly scored

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,969 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs badly scored

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,086 miles

steering rack ends hav a small amount of free play

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,455 miles

slight deterioration of both front and rear number plates.

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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MW53 CXC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW53 CXC, 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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MW53 CXC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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