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BF53 AWH

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AWH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,103 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,978 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,485 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 98,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside wiper starting to smear

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,661 miles

offside front tyre starting to get low on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,405 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,639 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,191 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,071 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 48,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 43,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,610 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 38,601 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,025 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,391 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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BF53 AWH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BF53 AWH, 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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BF53 AWH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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