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AP53 VUW

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,386 mi
Last recorded50,386 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to test oil temp as dipstick broken and stuck in tube

Fail 21 Aug 2018 50,386 miles

Windscreen wiper not working linkage broken (3.4 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to test oil temp as dipstick broken and stuck in tube

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,989 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,012 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

slight play in front inner steering rack ends

surface corrosion on front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,868 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,490 miles

slight play in offside front bottom balljoint

Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,951 miles

slight play in front inner rack ends

Pass 11 Aug 2012 3,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,723 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,320 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 65,318 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 63,880 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 63,880 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 55,960 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 55,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,517 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,340 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)

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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AP53 VUW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 VUW, 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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AP53 VUW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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