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BT53 KEJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,050 mi
Last recorded33,050 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 20,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 15,455 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 3,829 miles

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

Offside rear door has damage but not likely to be dangerous to other road users including pedestrians.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 3,749 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear door has damage but not likely to be dangerous to other road users including pedestrians.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,526 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f track arms slight free play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,026 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 78,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,648 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 49,555 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,555 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 KEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

BT53 KEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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