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BJ04 SSX

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,575 mi
Last recorded17,575 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 SSX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 17,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,219 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,199 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 88,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 63,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,130 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr brake sticking slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,403 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 SSX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ04 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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