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BV13 LBJ

2013 Renault Scenic

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,323 mi
Last recorded100,323 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,323 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 85,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,184 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 72,183 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x Rear. ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x rear ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 54,838 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x rear ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,889 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 41,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 31,734 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,599 miles

undertrays fitted

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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BV13 LBJ is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,559 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 BV13 LBJ, 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 13 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV13 LBJ registered?

BV13 LBJ is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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