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AF04 VRX

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,297 mi
Last recorded58,297 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 58,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outer door trim insecure

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,990 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack tie rod has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2016 32,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack tie rod has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2015 19,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 9,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 9,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 6,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 6,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf steering arm has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2012 19,643 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,981 miles

2 teering arms have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2010 59,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine bearing noise

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Jan 2008
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,552 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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AF04 VRX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 40,000 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 AF04 VRX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF04 VRX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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