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BF53 FKW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,624 mi
Last recorded97,624 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FKW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

bottom corner of radiator damp

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,500 miles

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,472 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,671 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,997 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

minor scratches to windscreen

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,761 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear discs slightly scored and pads half worn both sides

Fail 24 Jul 2010 68,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear discs slightly scored and pads half worn both sides

Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,745 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 21 Oct 2008 48,745 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,961 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 FKW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

BF53 FKW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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