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BL53 WXM

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,157 mi
Last recorded22,157 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WXM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,157 miles

engine top cover insecure

rear wiper missing

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 18 Sep 2014 22,155 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine top cover insecure

rear wiper missing

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 13,615 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine cover damaged

steering lock inoperative

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2012 5,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine cover damaged

steering lock inoperative

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 45,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 43,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,452 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 WXM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL53 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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