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BF53 FKU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FKU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,798 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,798 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,298 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 89,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded rust ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded rust ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre has ridged tread

Fail 7 Aug 2017 78,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre has ridged tread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,955 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 72,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,782 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,886 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot damp

some wear to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

areas of exhaust system rusting

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot damp

some wear to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,490 miles

undercutting to rear brake discs

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of damage to front number plate

some brake pipes furring

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,490 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of damage to front number plate

some brake pipes furring

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,810 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,432 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres low, nearside front close to limits

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,396 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

hint of exhaust blow centre box

parts of exhaust system rusting

some undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2010 37,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bit of play in steering rack

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

hint of exhaust blow centre box

parts of exhaust system rusting

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,125 miles

bit of play in steering rack

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sidewall cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sidewall cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,400 miles

slight binding in both rear wheels

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,105 miles

engine cover fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in tyre

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2006 21,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in tyre

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

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 FKU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FKU, 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 BF53 FKU registered?

BF53 FKU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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