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BF53 OKB

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,426 mi
Last recorded108,426 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OKB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,426 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,731 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 91,896 miles

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

rear support bracket corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2014 91,896 miles

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

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

rear support bracket corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,727 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,864 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,403 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 45,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 33,455 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,083 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 OKB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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