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BF53 NZJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,893 mi
Last recorded39,893 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,926 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 36,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 33,561 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,047 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 29,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 24,830 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,860 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside steering arm play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 7,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 4,725 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 4,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 407 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 35,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 30,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,775 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 7,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 6,976 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 NZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

BF53 NZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 NZJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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