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EJ53 BZM

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,083 mi
Last recorded37,083 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 BZM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2015 37,083 miles

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

rack end

Fail 20 Nov 2015 37,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rack end worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre sizes different front and rear

Fail 22 Aug 2014 26,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre sizes different front and rear

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,032 miles

Play in n/s steering track arm

Fail 23 Jul 2012 3,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in n/s steering track arm

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,644 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,103 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,103 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,147 miles

high brake light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high brake light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,665 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,709 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,709 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,403 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 BZM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EJ53 BZM, 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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EJ53 BZM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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