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BF53 NJU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,255 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 77,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,475 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 72,189 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 66,501 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust noise at front

front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

n/s front wheel slight dent on inside rim

rear later bar corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 66,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust noise at front

front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

n/s front wheel slight dent on inside rim

rear later bar corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 59,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 59,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 May 2010 53,167 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 53,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,128 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,006 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

recomend front tracking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front fog lamp broken

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 NJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

BF53 NJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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