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BC04 VGP

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,129 mi
Last recorded93,129 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VGP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,129 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,707 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 66,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,358 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 17 May 2013 56,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,654 miles

steering rack has slight play in the offside.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 91,279 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 91,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,202 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 64,653 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

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 VGP is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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