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BC04 VDJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,341 mi
Last recorded51,341 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VDJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing and cracking on tread

Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing and cracking on tread

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,469 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 45,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,358 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 42,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r number plate light works intermitantly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,730 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre side wall detoriated

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Track rod has play

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,028 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,402 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,862 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes, slight binding, recommend further inspection.

Slight play/wear in stering rack, offside.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,434 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 24,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,699 miles

front tyres beginning to crack but no cords exposed

Fail 7 Aug 2009 20,699 miles

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

front tyres beginning to crack but no cords exposed

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,630 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 16,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,097 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 VDJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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