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RN53 CGU

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,736 mi
Last recorded87,736 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CGU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast mount deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast mount deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 63,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 48,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,900 miles

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

airbag warning light stays on

front brake discs worn & lipped

metallic noise from steering on lock check-unable to see rack mounting bolts

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Fail 3 Jan 2008 40,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

airbag warning light stays on

front brake discs worn & lipped

metallic noise from steering on lock check-unable to see rack mounting bolts

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,901 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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RN53 CGU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN53 CGU, 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 RN53 CGU registered?

RN53 CGU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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