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BJ53 FMF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FMF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,945 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 58,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,789 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,759 miles

Ball joint has excessive play offside inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,991 miles

both o/s tyre treads low inner edge 205x60x16

slight play n/s inner track rod

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,558 miles

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

both headlamp poor condition

both o/s front and rear tyres bald inner edge 205x60x16

n/s and o/s inner track rods/ steering arms slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2013 45,554 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both headlamp poor condition

both o/s front and rear tyres bald inner edge 205x60x16

n/s and o/s inner track rods/ steering arms slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,587 miles

Parking brake warning light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Off side front tyre worn almost to cord

Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake warning light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Off side front tyre worn almost to cord

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,169 miles

STOP light on dash

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r parking brake lever not returning to stop

parking brake fault

plastic undertrays fitted

rear axle bushes deteriorated/split but not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

STOP light on dash

both front tyres 6 years old

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

o/s/r parking brake lever not returning to stop

parking brake fault

plastic undertrays fitted

rear axle bushes deteriorated/split but not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,960 miles

front number plate delaminating

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm

parking brake warning on dashboard

play in nearside inner track rod

Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

play in nearside inner track rod

rear discs lipped and corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

front number plate delaminating

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm

parking brake warning on dashboard

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,002 miles

front brake pads getting low approx 3-4mm

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake pads getting low approx 3-4mm

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,782 miles

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

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

Steering rack slight knock and play also noted in the nearside

Fail 5 Sep 2008 22,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Steering rack slight knock and play also noted in the nearside

Pass 15 Sep 2007 11,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 315 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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BJ53 FMF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 BJ53 FMF, 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 FMF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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