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RN52 BCO

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,798 mi
Last recorded122,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 BCO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,798 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 122,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,049 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a large cut on the sidewall, bot does not expose threads

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,420 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

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

Offside front worn inside edge

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front worn inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,684 miles

both rear tyres close to limits on edges

exhaust corroding

rear no plate blemmishing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 99,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear no plate blemmishing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,595 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre getting low

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre getting low

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2010
Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s rear brake discs discoloured

Fail 31 Jan 2009 71,295 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 71,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,463 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 59,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,855 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,855 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 4 Feb 2006 37,093 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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RN52 BCO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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