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BD53 TZK

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,381 mi
Last recorded42,381 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 TZK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,381 miles

play in rack ends

slight exhaust blow from backbox

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 42,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked timing belt area (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty won't allow fog light to be switched on (1.3.1a)

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

play in rack ends

slight exhaust blow from backbox

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,299 miles

Play in Nearside tie rod

Play in Offside tie rod

Fail 10 Jul 2014 37,298 miles

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

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

Offside tyre heavily perished and cracked

Play in Nearside tie rod

Play in Offside tie rod

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery cover insecure!o/s front wheel disc insecure and rattling?

front screen chipped.o/s rear tyre perishing on outer wall,n/s rear wheel arch damaged.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 27,645 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery cover insecure!o/s front wheel disc insecure and rattling?

front screen chipped.o/s rear tyre perishing on outer wall,n/s rear wheel arch damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,053 miles

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

o/s/f tyres worn on edges

play in steering rack ends

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,053 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyres worn on edges

play in steering rack ends

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2010 11,339 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2010 11,332 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2009 4,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,827 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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BD53 TZK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 BD53 TZK, 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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BD53 TZK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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