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MT52 BJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 BJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 135,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 123,945 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,915 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 114,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 100,900 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 100,900 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 89,339 miles

Oil leak ()

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2017 89,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2016 78,334 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 68,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

osf inner tie rod slight play

underside dirty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,714 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r wheel rim different but tyre size identical.

slight leak from power steering system.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,714 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r wheel rim different but tyre size identical.

slight leak from power steering system.

Pass 19 May 2014 65,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 65,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,327 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,751 miles

n.s. w/blade split, rear cross member corroded, weep p.a.s. pump area, nail n.s.r. tyre & near limit.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,185 miles

oil leaks underside.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 54,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks underside, nail o.s.r. tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 50,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 40,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 35,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,303 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,296 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MT52 BJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MT52 BJV, 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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MT52 BJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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