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BK53 GKJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,675 mi
Last recorded145,675 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,658 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 137,572 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,687 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front end bushes (2.4.G.2)

cross bar under fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,830 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 123,830 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre deflated

Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,870 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,829 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,321 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,098 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,319 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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BK53 GKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK53 GKJ, 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 BK53 GKJ registered?

BK53 GKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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