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BL53 WGN

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,746 mi
Last recorded18,746 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WGN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,746 miles

Oil leak on engine

Offside Rear tyre is cracking slightly

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 18,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking slightly

Oil leak on engine

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 18,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 11,726 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 7,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 1,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 1,124 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,561 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 49,560 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 41,802 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 41,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2008 32,597 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,149 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,326 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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BL53 WGN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BL53 WGN, 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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BL53 WGN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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