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AX53 UNB

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,828 mi
Last recorded25,828 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 UNB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 25,828 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 25,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,838 miles

both inner sterring rack joints have some play

both rear brakes binding

both wipers poor

engine moves under load but covers prevent examination

Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,638 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 28 Feb 2014 20,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,530 miles

near side inner track rod end has play

off side lower ball joint has play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

considerable play in steering rack arms/knuckles

n/s/f tyre is worn low on the shoulders

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated and close to limit !

rear brake discs are poor - worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/r tyre is ex. deteriorated, on the legal limit and low on pressure !

Fail 13 Mar 2012 11,384 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

considerable play in steering rack arms/knuckles

n/s/f tyre is worn low on the shoulders

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated and close to limit !

rear brake discs are poor - worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/r tyre is ex. deteriorated, on the legal limit and low on pressure !

Pass 16 Mar 2011 378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,487 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,953 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 36,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 25,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,694 miles

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

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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AX53 UNB is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AX53 UNB, 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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AX53 UNB is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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