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BK53 LXA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,137 mi
Last recorded37,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LXA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 37,137 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER ASSEMBLY WORN AND NOT HOLDING BLADE TO SCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 32,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 32,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,174 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 28,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,911 miles

engine covers an under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 23,911 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

engine covers an under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,877 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 10,849 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 6,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,232 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,008 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,711 miles

both front wipers judder across screen

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 LXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK53 LXA, 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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BK53 LXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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