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BJ04 XLN

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,495 mi
Last recorded36,495 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,495 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lenses cloudy

windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Jan 2019 36,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lenses cloudy

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,696 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

service light on

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 19,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 15,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 15,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 10,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 10,178 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 7,546 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 7,546 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 374 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavily pitted, advise

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,626 miles

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

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

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

rear discs heavily worn/pitted, advise

Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,039 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 41,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,948 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XLN is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

BJ04 XLN is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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