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LM53 BFK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

46,432 mi
Last recorded46,432 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BFK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested engine oil is dangerously low (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner joints ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,275 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 32,275 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 7,309 miles

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

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

noise and vibration from gearbox when driving

slight play in front steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2014 7,309 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

noise and vibration from gearbox when driving

slight play in front steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2013 2,166 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front steering arms slight play

both front tyres worn close to limit and perishing on sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2013 2,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front steering arms slight play

both front tyres worn close to limit and perishing on sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front inner pads very low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,687 miles

Front brake discs close to limits .

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play front wheels RACK.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2009 43,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,865 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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 BFK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BFK, 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 BFK registered?

LM53 BFK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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