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BT53 BKO

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,027 mi
Last recorded39,027 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BKO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 39,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 May 2019 39,027 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shock top mount breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone balljoint has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber mount is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 May 2018 36,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 36,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 33,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 25,583 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 23,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre very under inflated, only had 12 lbs.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre very under inflated, only had 12 lbs.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,380 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 15,380 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,291 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 57,319 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,319 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre screw in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,475 miles

o/s front tyre screw in tread

Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,968 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 BKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BKO, 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 BKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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