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BC04 MVJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,621 mi
Last recorded27,621 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 27,621 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 28 May 2015 24,490 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 24,490 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 21,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,358 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 113,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,699 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsf hub corroded

rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2011 68,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsf hub corroded

rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,082 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,364 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 49,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,979 miles

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

rear pads look low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,464 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 33,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MVJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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