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BF53 NRL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

water leak from the water pump

Fail 23 Aug 2023 99,443 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

water leak from the water pump

Pass 30 Aug 2022 93,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 93,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,433 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,433 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,836 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 51,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre rod

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,753 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 32,743 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,850 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 30,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,259 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 22,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,476 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 NRL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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