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BD54 DMZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,938 mi
Last recorded125,938 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 DMZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 125,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 119,523 miles

near side number plate lamp inoperative

near side rear tyre worn on edges

possible engine mounting worn

rear brake pipes rusty

various body/bumper damage

Fail 27 Jun 2018 119,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

near side number plate lamp inoperative

near side rear tyre worn on edges

possible engine mounting worn

rear brake pipes rusty

various body/bumper damage

Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,408 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs are wearing thin

lower engine mount has a worn bush

Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs are wearing thin

lower engine mount has a worn bush

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,629 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Fail 8 Jul 2016 106,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp plastic covers deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,222 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp plastic covers deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,692 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 90,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,322 miles

colour of rear indicators\front tyres wearing on edges\brake discs wearing\security of front spring lower coil protectors

injury in ns of windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2012 77,318 miles

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

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

colour of rear indicators\front tyres wearing on edges\brake discs wearing\security of front spring lower coil protectors

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,098 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 63,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,492 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,489 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,249 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 35,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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BD54 DMZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BD54 DMZ, 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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BD54 DMZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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