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BJ04 THV

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,927 mi
Last recorded34,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 THV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,927 miles

Both sides steering rack knuckle joints have play

Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,924 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r parking brake slightly lower effort than o/s/r

Slight play in both sides steering rack knuckle joints

Suspect engine missfire on idle

Suspect n/s/r brake has been binding at some point - free on test

Fail 10 Jun 2015 30,788 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r parking brake slightly lower effort than o/s/r

Suspect engine missfire on idle

Suspect n/s/r brake has been binding at some point - free on test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Fail 2 Jun 2014 23,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,096 miles

Play in steering rack knuckle joints

Rear brake disc surfaces corroding

Suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,173 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Fail 8 Jun 2012 14,173 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Pass 24 May 2011 9,600 miles

Suspect front brake pads worn low

Fail 24 May 2011 9,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 May 2010 102,376 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,595 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK CUP JOINT

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,855 miles

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

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

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 THV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ04 THV, 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 BJ04 THV registered?

BJ04 THV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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