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BJ04 TJV

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,538 mi
Last recorded132,538 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 132,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 130,159 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 130,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 126,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside wiper wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,872 miles

offside wiper wearing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 124,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to tow bar wiring

Pass 23 Feb 2012 124,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to tow bar wiring

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 2,320 miles

scratches on front screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror temporary repair (requires a new mirror)

front wipers slight smear

o/s front wiper linkage worn

rear exhaust heatshield broken

Fail 1 May 2010 2,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers mirror temporary repair (requires a new mirror)

front wipers slight smear

o/s front wiper linkage worn

rear exhaust heatshield broken

scratches on front screen

Pass 19 Mar 2009 117,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,931 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 101,923 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 83,772 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 83,745 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 83,491 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 82,130 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 TJV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 May 2004.

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