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BV53 LUW

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

5,351 mi
Last recorded5,351 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 5,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear seat belt stalk has cover missing but does not affect opperation

Pass 21 Nov 2013 2,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 70 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 70 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,102 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 109,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 101,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering rack has slight play on both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,635 miles

steering rack has slight play on both sides

Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,315 miles

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

n/s rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted slight play o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to rear seats seat beltslook ok visual look only

Pass 5 Dec 2007 68,360 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack ball joint

Fail 7 Dec 2006 50,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play near side front wheel .no fault found

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,898 miles

slight play near side front wheel .no fault found

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 LUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

BV53 LUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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