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BK53 VXD

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,639 mi
Last recorded34,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VXD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,639 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,831 miles

Handbrake fault warning displayed on dashboard

Fail 3 Feb 2012 29,831 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Handbrake fault warning displayed on dashboard

Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,944 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 17,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 10,371 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 10,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,432 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads look worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,398 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack area

Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,398 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack area

Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,477 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 VXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK53 VXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 VXD registered?

BK53 VXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 VXD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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