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BJ53 WPA

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,283 mi
Last recorded110,283 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WPA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,283 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 110,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,085 miles

Nearside steering rack has some play.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 103,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside steering rack has some play.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,043 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,072 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,025 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,866 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 WPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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