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BJ53 GTU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

27,806 mi
Last recorded27,806 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,806 miles

*Buckle n/s/r inner rim*

*Noise from engine (Water pump(leaking))

*Wear/play o/s/f bottom ball joint*

Battery insecure

Buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim

Drivers interior door trim poorly fitted

Drivers window inop

Front and rear wipers smear

Front brake discs heavily corroded (inner faces)

Front brake pads worn low

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread

N/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and near limit

O/s/f anti-roll link top gaiter split

O/s/f wheel arch insert missing

O/s/r door exterior release handle partially seized

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Slight dimming o/s/r lamp

Fail 28 Oct 2014 27,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

*Buckle n/s/r inner rim*

*Noise from engine (Water pump(leaking))

*Wear/play o/s/f bottom ball joint*

Battery insecure

Buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim

Drivers interior door trim poorly fitted

Drivers window inop

Front and rear wipers smear

Front brake discs heavily corroded (inner faces)

Front brake pads worn low

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread

N/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and near limit

O/s/f anti-roll link top gaiter split

O/s/f wheel arch insert missing

O/s/r door exterior release handle partially seized

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Slight dimming o/s/r lamp

Fail 19 Sep 2014 27,712 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,629 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 22,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 4,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 4,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 53,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low,,3000 miles max.

o/s/f stut top bearing worn/dry.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,787 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low,,3000 miles max.

o/s/f stut top bearing worn/dry.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,868 miles

both rear tyres soon

Pass 24 May 2007 32,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,628 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 GTU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

BJ53 GTU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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