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BT53 LPU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,456 mi
Last recorded81,456 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,456 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly both (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

WITH ALL LISTED DEFECTS REFLECTING VEHICLE CONDITION, THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON PUBLIC ROADS.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,143 miles

enginmangament light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

enginmangament light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,001 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,257 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,985 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 37,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,906 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 28,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 20,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,156 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 LPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

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

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