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BG53 TZW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,851 mi
Last recorded67,851 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TZW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,851 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear shock absorbers

evidence of engine oil leak - looks quite bad - not dripping/leaking at time of test

n/s/r tyre on legal limit + bold inner edge - recommend replace

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separting

perishing to n/s/f + both rear tyres

rear brake discs corroded/worn and getting thin

Fail 25 Mar 2019 67,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear shock absorbers

evidence of engine oil leak - looks quite bad - not dripping/leaking at time of test

n/s/r tyre on legal limit + bold inner edge - recommend replace

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separting

perishing to n/s/f + both rear tyres

rear brake discs corroded/worn and getting thin

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,348 miles

corrosion/pitting to rear brake pipe - recommend replace soon

cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

rear brake discs worn

some indicators fading colour

Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,344 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

some indicators fading colour

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion/pitting to rear brake pipe - recommend replace soon

cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,029 miles

o/s/f tyre 2-2.5mm + wear to edges

rear brake discs worn

steering lock faulty

Fail 2 Feb 2016 56,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion/wear to rear brake discs

o/s/f tyre 2-2.5mm + wear to edges

rear brake pads getting low

steering lock faulty

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,320 miles

number plates delaminating

Fail 11 Feb 2014 46,320 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number plates delaminating

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,752 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in o/s/f track rod end - recommend replace soon

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 11,752 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 6,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,231 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 36,524 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 870 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BG53 TZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG53 TZW, 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 BG53 TZW registered?

BG53 TZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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