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LC53 BGE

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BGE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,007 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Some play in steering rack nearside inner joint.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,007 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Some play in steering rack nearside inner joint.

Fail 29 Nov 2014 101,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 101,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,522 miles

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

ns tie rod slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2014 80,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns tie rod slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,290 miles

Cant see bottom of rear springs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,895 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)

slight oil dampness to engine

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,821 miles

both rear tyres slight wear to outer edges

Fail 9 Feb 2009 31,821 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres slight wear to outer edges

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,914 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,704 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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LC53 BGE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LC53 BGE, 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 LC53 BGE registered?

LC53 BGE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LC53 BGE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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