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BF53 NPN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NPN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 99,086 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,524 miles

slight play rear torsion bar bush,s knock on o/s rear no excessive play found

Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,489 miles

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

slight play rear torsion bar bush,s knock on o/s rear no excessive play found

Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,319 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,298 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/ corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Nearside rear brake disc worn/ corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,106 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 42,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,535 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 28,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,821 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 20,821 miles

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

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 NPN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

BF53 NPN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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