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BF54 AHL

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,404 mi
Last recorded137,404 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 AHL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,552 miles

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

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

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2016 132,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2016 132,489 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine missfire

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,393 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly glazed

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2015 126,392 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses slightly glazed

Pass 16 Aug 2014 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Fail 16 Aug 2014 111,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,792 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

nearside front tyre shows signs of repair to inner sidewall

offside front tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2012 91,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre shows signs of repair to inner sidewall

offside front tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,361 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s of steering rack worn - possible track rod?

n/s/r seat and seat-belts not checked as seat is folded away

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and going out of shape

o/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s of steering rack worn - possible track rod?

n/s/r seat and seat-belts not checked as seat is folded away

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and going out of shape

o/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,095 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,732 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,888 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s of steering rack slightly worn

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r stop/tail light bulb in wrong way round

o/s/r tyre becoming low on tread

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s of steering rack slightly worn

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r stop/tail light bulb in wrong way round

o/s/r tyre becoming low on tread

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,923 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,099 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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BF54 AHL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 AHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF54 AHL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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