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BF53 OFW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OFW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 117,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 117,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 110,400 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 110,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 102,814 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 102,814 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 94,780 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 84,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,622 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 68,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,264 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,593 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,598 miles

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

n/s/r tyre badly split in sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2008 45,597 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly split in sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,888 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 OFW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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