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BF53 OCG

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,956 mi
Last recorded123,956 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OCG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 123,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,396 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,396 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,901 miles

Offside Rear brake binding on

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,896 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt? (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake binding on

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,705 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Play in steering arm balljoints

Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,705 miles

Emissions not tested Due to cambelt age (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.4.A.2h)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Play in steering arm balljoints

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,462 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,236 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,217 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 18,521 miles

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

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 OCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

BF53 OCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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