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BT53 BKU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,180 mi
Last recorded23,180 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,180 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 23,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arm (8.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges 205-55-R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box section (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 19,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box section (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,954 miles

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

n/s/f door mirroir glass broken. n/s/r body has damage.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 15,954 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirroir glass broken. n/s/r body has damage.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,045 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 30,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 1,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,054 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,710 miles

N.S.F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL NOT SHOWING CORD

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,572 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 42,572 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,061 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 BKU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

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

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