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BG54 JAU

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,412 mi
Last recorded37,412 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,412 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,412 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end tie bar. (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,003 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,912 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 26,910 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,976 miles

slight damage on tyre sidewall o/s/f

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight drag on n/s/r brake

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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BG54 JAU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG54 JAU, 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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What year was BG54 JAU registered?

BG54 JAU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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