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BJ53 YKZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,519 mi
Last recorded24,519 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YKZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,394 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) fault light is on dash

offside front wiper blade does not clean the windscreen 100%

Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,496 miles

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

offside front tyre nail in tread.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 1,496 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre nail in tread.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,718 miles

faulty dashboard display.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded/worn.

slight play offside and nearside steering rack.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested.

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn.

steering rack worn offside and nearside

Pass 26 Mar 2009
Fail 26 Mar 2009

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008
Fail 2 Apr 2008

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate slight delamination

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 YKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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