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AJ53 VUF

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VUF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

all four suspension shock absorbers are corroded

both headlight patterns are starting to diffuse

front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

front windscreen is cracked on offside outside of drivers view of the road

rear brake pads and discs are worn and corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,181 miles

nearside mirror secured with tape

Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,181 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside mirror secured with tape

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,514 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,126 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,265 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both sides rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,790 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,991 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 41,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 35,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,457 miles

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)

Rear wiper blade split

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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AJ53 VUF is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ53 VUF, 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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What year was AJ53 VUF registered?

AJ53 VUF is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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