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BT53 LSF

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,914 mi
Last recorded30,914 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LSF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,914 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 30,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,271 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,225 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

horn getting weak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 18,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

horn getting weak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 15,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn getting weak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn getting weak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,964 miles

horn getting weak

slight play in steering rack inner ends

Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 7,846 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 4,313 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 4,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 1,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,550 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,258 miles

slight play in front steering/suspension,more so at offside front.

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 LSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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