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BV53 KTL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,023 mi
Last recorded63,023 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65-15 GOODYEAR SNOW TYRE FITTED (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough BEARING (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL AT MINIMUM

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 56,327 miles

slight play in both steering arms.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 56,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight play in both steering arms.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,134 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,495 miles

parking brake fault light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,659 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,407 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 KTL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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