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BK03 NBE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,538 mi
Last recorded142,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 NBE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 142,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 137,294 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked through in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs inner faces very rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 132,487 miles

all brake disc faces rusty

underbody brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 May 2017 126,585 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bar rusted

Fail 23 May 2017 126,585 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bar rusted

Pass 24 May 2016 119,864 miles

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

Nearside front fog light broken

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

rear bar by axle rusted

Pass 28 May 2015 114,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 114,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 111,179 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 106,075 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 106,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,090 miles

front brake discs deterioating

front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre getting low

rear lateral bar corroded

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,751 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,533 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 76,533 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear disc corroded

play in near side of rack

Fail 25 Jun 2009 63,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake fluid level low

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

n/s/f wiper blade split

oil level low

rear wiper arm worn

water level low

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,114 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake fluid level low

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

n/s/f wiper blade split

oil level low

rear wiper arm worn

water level low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,439 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,612 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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BK03 NBE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK03 NBE, 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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BK03 NBE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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