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BV53 KUU

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,688 mi
Last recorded62,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KUU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 62,688 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have corroded cases (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 62,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor fallen out (1.6 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have corroded cases (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,620 miles

Exhaust heat shield by fuel tank slightly insecure.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Severe movement in joint. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to connection on rear axle x 2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 60,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield by fuel tank slightly insecure.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Severe movement in joint. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to connection on rear axle x 2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,356 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around inner wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 57,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached rack arm {inner ball joint} (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s&n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around inner wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on coil spring

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both loose on arms (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nipple leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both loose on arms (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

coolant on min

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 49,179 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Plate damaged and cracked on lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Boot also torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

parking brake requirements only just met (17%)

Fail 31 May 2017 39,979 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

parking brake requirements only just met (17%)

Pass 26 May 2016 33,838 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,709 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

steering lock slightly faulty , not always fully locking

Fail 28 May 2015 28,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

steering lock slightly faulty , not always fully locking

Fail 27 May 2014 22,409 miles

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

center brake lamp not working

Pass 27 May 2014 22,409 miles

center brake lamp not working

Pass 31 May 2013 15,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 15,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 8,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 1,274 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 40,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,035 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 KUU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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