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BF53 NKN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NKN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 110,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,068 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

both rear wheels binding

Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear wheels binding

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded [3.6.B.2c] rear

Fail 22 Oct 2016 93,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm and developed cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm and developed cracks (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,778 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,688 miles

Center stop lamp inop

Management lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Center stop lamp inop

Management lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,782 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

management lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

management lamp on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,306 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 19 Nov 2012 64,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,020 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,087 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre is cracking 205/50/16VR RD114-01

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,596 miles

movement in steering rack

offside rear tyre is cracking 205/50/16VR RD114-01

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,666 miles

nearside rear light lens is broken

rear number plate is starting to get dirty

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,666 miles

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

advised s snd g check

nearside rear light lens is broken

rear number plate is starting to get dirty

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats are fitted in all rear seats

nearside rear light lens is broken

Fail 20 Nov 2007 29,735 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats are fitted in all rear seats

nearside rear light lens is broken

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,984 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 NKN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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