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BT53 BJJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,543 mi
Last recorded51,543 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BJJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,543 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 51,542 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,945 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 36,933 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint possiable could need a steering rack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

service over due

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,590 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing full inspection of seat belts

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Jan 2016 26,590 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing full inspection of seat belts

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Jan 2015 15,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 5,960 miles

Very slight play steering rack end o/s

Pass 30 May 2013 3,659 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 11 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,705 miles

Slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2010 40,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,039 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,076 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,489 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 BJJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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