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SW53 BKO

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,743 mi
Last recorded30,743 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BKO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 30,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mount (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

nearside headlight beam image poor

offside wiper hitting scuttle panel

Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,895 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 26,893 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,348 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 1,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

offside front wheel bearing feels rough threw spring but does not sound rough

Fail 6 Oct 2011 1,387 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

offside front wheel bearing feels rough threw spring but does not sound rough

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,835 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre into wear indicators

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre worn on edge & into wear indicators

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,383 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre into wear indicators

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre worn on edge & into wear indicators

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,742 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 27,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,836 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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SW53 BKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW53 BKO, 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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SW53 BKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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