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LF53 BBX

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 BBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 143,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp iens damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2020 139,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp iens damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2019 156,432 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R Lamp is damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,434 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R Lamp is damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,042 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 131,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Covered with tape (4.5.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,424 miles

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Offside front inner track rod has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,613 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering

Pass 24 Nov 2015 113,343 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint

Fail 24 Nov 2015 113,340 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,974 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,974 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,975 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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LF53 BBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF53 BBX, 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 LF53 BBX registered?

LF53 BBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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