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BC04 CHZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 CHZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 103,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear o/s rear taillamp damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 102,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 94,426 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,762 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine stumble at idle

nearside front tyre bald on edges,offside front bald inner edge,low outer edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside headlamp dip image poor

play in offside steering rack inner joint

rear tyres low tread outer edge

rear wiper split

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

key card damaged

substantial amount of body damage

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,429 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

key card damaged

substantial amount of body damage

Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,939 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn(swapped for clutch pedal rubber)

offside front indicator pale

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn(swapped for clutch pedal rubber)

offside front indicator pale

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,451 miles

front brake pads appear quite low

front tyres low tread,nearside bald outer edge

offside front wheel trim missing

play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Jun 2011 38,451 miles

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

front brake pads appear quite low

front tyres low tread,nearside bald outer edge

items over 40mm in & hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside front wheel trim missing

play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in o/s/f tyre and small cuts in side wall

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

slight play n/s steering rackend

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,902 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 16,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,836 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 3,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,311 miles

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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BC04 CHZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 BC04 CHZ, 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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BC04 CHZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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