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BV53 KTJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,991 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake hose

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

tape on dash

Fail 14 Mar 2018 71,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

tape on dash

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake hose

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,056 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,919 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,374 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 60,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,977 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 52,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 46,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 38,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,350 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 22,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,176 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 KTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KTJ, 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 BV53 KTJ registered?

BV53 KTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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