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BT53 KJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 100,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside inner steering rack ball joint has a small amount of free play

Fail 29 Nov 2011 100,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside inner steering rack ball joint has a small amount of free play

Pass 4 Dec 2010 88,623 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 88,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,264 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 73,256 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,477 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,982 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 KJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

BT53 KJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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