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EX53 BWE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,943 mi
Last recorded153,943 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BWE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 153,943 miles

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 153,943 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 140,187 miles

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall but no cords showing

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter oil covered but not leaking

towing eye still in at rear

Fail 5 Sep 2012 140,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall but no cords showing

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter oil covered but not leaking

towing eye still in at rear

Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 130,395 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,188 miles

Front wipers split

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

OSF fog light broken NSF cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2010 118,185 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front wipers split

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

OSF fog light broken NSF cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,847 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2008 79,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,349 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,231 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edges and various small cuts to tread

o/s tyres valve dust caps missing

o/s/r outer seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

screen chipped

slight drag o/s/r brake in wheels free position (no drag showing on brake test)

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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EX53 BWE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX53 BWE, 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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EX53 BWE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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