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BF04 TGJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TGJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 69,187 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mountings perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point and outer sill damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil has leaked onto steering rack gaitors. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s , o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,854 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s , o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h/lamp image poor

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 44,224 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 33,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 27,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,683 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

front disc and pads

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 64,355 miles

Nearside 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)

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,755 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 31,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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BF04 TGJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BF04 TGJ, 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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BF04 TGJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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