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BF53 NLT

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,207 mi
Last recorded88,207 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NLT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,207 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,327 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

sun visors loose but not affecting windscreen view

Fail 5 Jul 2017 84,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

sun visors loose but not affecting windscreen view

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 73,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 68,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 May 2013 68,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,441 miles

All front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 61,441 miles

All front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,576 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,802 miles

EM Light on

N/S/R Tyre has splits but not excessive (205/50/16)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,542 miles

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

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)

EM Light on

N/S/R Tyre has splits but not excessive (205/50/16)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,454 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,743 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 NLT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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