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BV53 LDC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LDC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,275 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Dec 2022 72,275 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,056 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,056 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber casings badly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 55,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front half (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber casings badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 49,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,633 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 44,629 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror head (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 32,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 65,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 23,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,755 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 19,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,196 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 17,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,555 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 5,901 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 LDC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

BV53 LDC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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