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BF53 NVY

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,945 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 89,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,484 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 7 Sep 2021 87,483 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,069 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,069 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 533,392 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,497 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,309 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,992 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,571 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 54,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,572 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 49,572 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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,728 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 45,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,828 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,239 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 NVY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

BF53 NVY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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