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BF53 YJG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on inside edge

both rear tyres have nails in

Fail 22 Sep 2015 108,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported cat to intermediate exhaust section clamp bolt heavilly deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on inside edge

both rear tyres have nails in

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,556 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 102,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,153 miles

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,985 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,026 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,067 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,155 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,599 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 YJG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

BF53 YJG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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