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BX53 HCP

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,175 mi
Last recorded49,175 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HCP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre edge wearing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine light

Fail 13 Dec 2017 49,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre edge wearing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine light

Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,534 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack inner joints have play behind steering boots

under trays and engine covers and slight front brake judder

Fail 15 Dec 2015 38,534 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack inner joints have play behind steering boots

under trays and engine covers and slight front brake judder

Pass 17 Dec 2014 32,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,950 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 21,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 2,152 miles

nearside front and offside front inner steering rack arm joints have slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2012 2,147 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front inner steering rack arm joints have slight play

Pass 30 May 2012 91 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 91 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,124 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 68,078 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,063 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,966 miles

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

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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BX53 HCP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 BX53 HCP, 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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BX53 HCP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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