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BG53 VZR

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,247 mi
Last recorded48,247 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VZR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,247 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,003 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,003 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 22,403 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,917 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 11,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 5,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides front brake disc,s slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 719 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2006 35,267 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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BG53 VZR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG53 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

BG53 VZR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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