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AU54 VZB

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,925 mi
Last recorded90,925 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VZB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,957 miles

brake pipe unions corroding

child seats fitted to rear

chips in screen

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs corroding on inner face

play in both inner steering arms

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

various marks on body

various suspention componants corroding

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,957 miles

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

brake pipe unions corroding

child seats fitted to rear

chips in screen

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs corroding on inner face

play in both inner steering arms

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

various marks on body

various suspention componants corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,632 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

front brake pads visually low discs lipped and scored

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,632 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)

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

front brake pads visually low discs lipped and scored

nail in o/s/r tyre (non repairable)

o/s/f tread depth low wearing inner and outer edges scrubbed outer edge

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,762 miles

Both front tyres on 4mm tread depth.

Both rear brake discs worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,762 miles

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

Both front tyres on 4mm tread depth.

Both rear brake discs worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,132 miles

both front outer cv joint boots damp with grease

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, engine under tray fitted, slight roughness in steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both front outer cv joint boots damp with grease

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, engine under tray fitted, slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,905 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from engine

Fail 2 Apr 2010 34,905 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from engine

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,055 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 27,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,732 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AU54 VZB is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AU54 VZB, 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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AU54 VZB is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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