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LM53 BCK

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,916 mi
Last recorded54,916 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BCK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,916 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,911 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,176 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 52,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 24,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,880 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,829 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 16,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 7,725 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 7,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,504 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,093 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 32,093 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front wiper blade smearing on windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 24,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front 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 14 Nov 2006 9,987 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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LM53 BCK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LM53 BCK, 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 LM53 BCK registered?

LM53 BCK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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