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RX53 BXA

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,812 mi
Last recorded126,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 BXA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 126,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 119,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 119,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread area

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,791 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 88,788 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,216 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 84,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 80,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2012 75,424 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2012 75,424 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,662 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,344 miles

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

o/s no. plate lamp inop!!

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,468 miles

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

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

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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RX53 BXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black 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 RX53 BXA, 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 RX53 BXA registered?

RX53 BXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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