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BV53 KNR

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,364 mi
Last recorded93,364 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KNR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,344 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 89,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 86,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,238 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear starting to perish

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 82,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Offside Rear starting to perish

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly mis-shaped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly mis-shaped

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 69,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Worn On Outer Sidewall

Offside Front Tyre Poor On Both Edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Cracking On Tread

Play In Gearbox Torque Bush

Rear Disc Inner Faces Worn

Rear Number Plate Poor

Slight Leak From Front Powersteering Pipe

Wipers Poor

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Worn On Outer Sidewall

Offside Front Tyre Poor On Both Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Cracking On Tread

Play In Gearbox Torque Bush

Rear Disc Inner Faces Worn

Rear Number Plate Poor

Slight Leak From Front Powersteering Pipe

Wipers Poor

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,983 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,379 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 60,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,864 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,306 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,988 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 44,988 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 41,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,983 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 35,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,192 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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BV53 KNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV53 KNR, 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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BV53 KNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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