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BL52 TSO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,763 mi
Last recorded124,763 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 TSO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 124,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,310 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 121,308 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged DRIVE SHAFT ABS RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged DRIVE SHAFT ABS RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 116,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,123 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 113,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,830 miles

NS wing mirror broken

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

Seat belts slow to retract

Fail 10 Sep 2016 109,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

NS wing mirror broken

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

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

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,078 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 106,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,041 miles

bonnet only fastens on first catch

n/s/f door mirror loose

n/s/f tyre on2-3mm

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,041 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet only fastens on first catch

n/s/f door mirror loose

n/s/f tyre on2-3mm

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,417 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,046 miles

front tyres getting low

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,129 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,242 miles

Rear brake discs close to limits .

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,309 miles

n/s and o/s fromt tyres and o/s rear wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,909 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 45,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,100 miles

Rear wheels binding close to limits

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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BL52 TSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL52 TSO, 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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BL52 TSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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