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BJ04 HLX

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HLX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 42,417 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 42,417 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal brake pipes have started to develope surface rust

nsf same tyre also wearing on the inside / but legal / will need attn sooner than later

nsf tyre outer side wall perished / may need attn accepted at present

Fail 3 Jun 2014 34,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,913 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 29,593 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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BJ04 HLX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ04 HLX, 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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BJ04 HLX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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