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BT53 AYJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,031 mi
Last recorded27,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,031 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leaks

tyre monitor on

Fail 15 Jan 2019 27,031 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

tyre monitor on

Pass 16 Jan 2018 25,438 miles

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust rubber perished and broken on safty strap

Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,821 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 24,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,604 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 23,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,069 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 11,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,634 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,175 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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BT53 AYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 AYJ, 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 BT53 AYJ registered?

BT53 AYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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