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BG53 ZRV

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,804 mi
Last recorded78,804 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZRV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,804 miles

exhaust corroded and centre mount broken

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and centre mount broken

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre rear stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre rear stop lamp not working

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,928 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,288 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,513 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

slight play in both steering track control arms

Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear discs corroded

slight play in both steering track control arms

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,959 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,739 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,980 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 2,997 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 2,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 1,865 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 ZRV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZRV, 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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BG53 ZRV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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