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BC04 AYW

2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI55,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AYW
MakeRenault
ModelGrnd Scenic Privilege DCI
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 90,512 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 90,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 86,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 83,289 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 83,113 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,130 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 74,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in nearside steering arm joint

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,553 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,547 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,200 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,200 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 57,707 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,043 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,612 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,311 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,885 miles

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

o/s n/s frount tyre wear inner eages

Pass 30 Mar 2009 1,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,170 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

How Reliable is the Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI?

Based on 1,766 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
8,727
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 102
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 67
position lamp(s) not working 59
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BC04 AYW is a 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 55,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 AYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC04 AYW is a 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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