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BP52 PFJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,240 mi
Last recorded48,240 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 PFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,461 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside door strip loose

offside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,475 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 40,475 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,927 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,315 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,782 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,120 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 20,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,282 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 15,282 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade split

slight cut sidewall near side front tyre

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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BP52 PFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BP52 PFJ, 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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BP52 PFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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