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BF53 OJH

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OJH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight noise from steering

Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,883 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas pump feed pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,641 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin and bald on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin and worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin and bald on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,833 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,833 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,421 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,185 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,404 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,438 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Brake fluid level becoming low.

N/S/R brake pads worn low & slightly binding.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,855 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 OJH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

BF53 OJH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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