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BJ53 FLR

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,494 mi
Last recorded69,494 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FLR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,494 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield loose but secure

Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield loose but secure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,002 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,335 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,830 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,198 miles

Both front tyres low 2.5-3.0mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Sep 2012 64,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,240 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,289 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,700 miles

front suspension strut tops noisey

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Sep 2010 19,700 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front suspension strut tops noisey

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,022 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 7,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,148 miles

wiper blade effectiveness.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 1,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,918 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge and low 2mm 205/60r16h

nearside rear tyre low 2mm 205/60r16h

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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BJ53 FLR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ53 FLR, 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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BJ53 FLR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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