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EJ53 BVW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,218 mi
Last recorded25,218 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 BVW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 25,218 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged and loose repaired with tape ? (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing noisy and dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case rusty and slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,948 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner track control arm

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box coroiding

Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,437 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre +damage to outer sidewall,no cord visible at time of test. ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,506 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,551 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 19,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,572 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,643 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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EJ53 BVW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ53 BVW, 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 EJ53 BVW registered?

EJ53 BVW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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