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BT53 BGU

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,070 mi
Last recorded48,070 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BGU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,070 miles

slight play to offside steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2012 48,070 miles

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

slight play to offside steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 28,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,512 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,759 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)

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 BGU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 BT53 BGU, 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 22 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 BGU registered?

BT53 BGU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is BT53 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 BGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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