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BV53 LRE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 95,268 miles

Brake performance not tested front brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,566 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack arm inner joint.

Offside slight play in steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 203,644 miles

NOTE CORRECT MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 81000 MILES. INSTRUMENT PANEL FAULT

Nail in nsr tyre

Slight play in both steering rack end fittings

tyre in spare flat, inflated

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,904 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 72,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,192 miles

dent in offside front sill (not effecting steering or suspention)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 50,192 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

dent in offside front sill (not effecting steering or suspention)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,818 miles

only two rear seats fitted,unable to check centre rear seatbelt

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,490 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,360 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,220 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 LRE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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