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BJ53 GPV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,034 mi
Last recorded128,034 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GPV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 128,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 119,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,521 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 108,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,659 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 101,659 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f fog light smashed

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f fog light smashed

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,766 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 68,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 52,937 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,721 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 GPV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ53 GPV, 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 GPV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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