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RN52 BBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,946 mi
Last recorded146,946 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 BBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 146,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine starting to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 143,537 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 143,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s & n/s inner faces extremely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s & n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s inner faces extremely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s & n/s inner pads more so (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 137,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s & n/s inner faces extremely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s & n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s inner faces extremely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s & n/s inner pads more so (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,338 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s & n/s,inner faces esp (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 131,898 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s & n/s,inner faces esp (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 130,037 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both,o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT PINHOLE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,623 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT PINHOLE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,901 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL PINHOLE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 122,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,446 miles

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

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

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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RN52 BBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN52 BBZ, 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 RN52 BBZ registered?

RN52 BBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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