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BT53 LRU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,744 mi
Last recorded33,744 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 30,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 25,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,975 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 21,975 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 16,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 4,456 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 4,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,144 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,144 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock not working

Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock not working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,404 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 25,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,398 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 LRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LRU, 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 LRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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