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EX53 BWW

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,659 mi
Last recorded118,659 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 118,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,492 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 117,492 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

coolant header tank split

Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,921 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 113,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,518 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Mar 2018 107,518 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,396 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 101,231 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 75,025 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 70,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

nearside wiper deteriorated

oil level is low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

nearside wiper deteriorated

oil level is low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,178 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,044 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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EX53 BWW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX53 BWW, 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 EX53 BWW registered?

EX53 BWW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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