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BT53 WNR

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WNR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 80,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,231 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,231 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Tracking out

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,684 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,684 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play Both inner tie rod arms (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,740 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 64,738 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012

E.M light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

electric hand brake fault

Fail 20 Dec 2012

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

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

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

E.M light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

electric hand brake fault

Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,903 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 14,903 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 104,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 31 Dec 2010 104,089 miles

slight wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,015 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 79,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 65,339 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 65,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2008 43,390 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,432 miles

loud knocking noise from underneath ,no fault found might need investigating

near side rear wheel binding slightly

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 WNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WNR, 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 WNR registered?

BT53 WNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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