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BJ53 GTF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GTF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,393 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight movement in offside steering arm!

Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,375 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight movement in offside steering arm!

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,838 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

offside front brake pads v close to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

offside front brake pads v close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

header tank over filled

offside front inner track rod arm play

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

header tank over filled

offside front inner track rod arm play

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 May 2012 51,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight free play in N/S inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 May 2011 36,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Very slight free play in N/S Inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 May 2009 12,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 503 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front coaxial arm

Fail 21 May 2008 503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in nearside front coaxial arm

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,594 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 GTF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GTF, 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 BJ53 GTF registered?

BJ53 GTF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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