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BT53 UNX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,073 mi
Last recorded163,073 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UNX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 163,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 157,902 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 157,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,812 miles

off side inner steering rack ball joint worn to safe limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 142,253 miles

play in stearing rack inner joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 140,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,047 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 138,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 130,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,767 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 108,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,370 miles

slight play in o/s co-axial joint

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,174 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 65,319 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,587 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 UNX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNX, 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 UNX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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