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BG53 OBW

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,141 mi
Last recorded46,141 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OBW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,141 miles

middle and rear exhaust mountings perished

n/s rear brake disc surface corroding

o/s front , rear inner wishbone bush perished

slight play in o/s front lower swivel joint

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm, (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

middle and rear exhaust mountings perished

n/s front tyre outer edge low and perishing

n/s rear brake disc surface corroding

o/s front , rear inner wishbone bush perished

o/s front tyre very low ...early rectification advised

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,392 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 11 Jan 2014 34,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,758 miles

both front cv boots need clips replacing

both front steering arms have play

both rear indicators faded on limit

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers need replacing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 10,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 10,658 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 1,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 81,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear tyres different size

Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,239 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 75,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,655 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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BG53 OBW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG53 OBW, 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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BG53 OBW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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