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BF53 NOU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NOU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 114,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes covered by heat shield

sound bar corroded

under trays

Fail 9 Jul 2018 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes covered by heat shield

sound bar corroded

under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,107 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

sound bar corroded

under trays

Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

sound bar corroded

under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,385 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake slight sticking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads wearing low (3.5.1i)

Rear sound bar corroded

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

under trays

Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,385 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake slight sticking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads wearing low (3.5.1i)

Rear sound bar corroded

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

under trays

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,669 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sound bar corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 88,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

sound bar corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,754 miles

brakes in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear lateral bar (anti noise / vibration ) corroded in half

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,839 miles

braking surfaces deteriorated

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

park brake 18%

rear lateral bar (anti noise/vibration) corroded in half

Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

braking surfaces deteriorated

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

rear lateral bar (anti noise/vibration) corroded in half

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,595 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,747 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,747 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,695 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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 NOU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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