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BK53 VYX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,654 mi
Last recorded31,654 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,346 miles

NSF WHEEL BEARING PLAY

Fail 24 Sep 2013

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,077 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 2,119 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 2,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,874 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 12,677 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,677 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 VYX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

BK53 VYX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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