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BF53 NHL

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,951 mi
Last recorded77,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NHL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,951 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 74,196 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,792 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 65,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,012 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,962 miles

Both front antiroll bar outer bushs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,207 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,207 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 NHL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 NHL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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