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BL04 VJZ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,948 mi
Last recorded78,948 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VJZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT & worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,477 miles

offside wiper slightly smearing across windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside wiper slightly smearing across windscreen

slight play in both inner tie rod steering balljoints

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,797 miles

slight play in both inner tie rod steering balljoints

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both inner tie rod steering balljoints

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,611 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 56,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,799 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,455 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,298 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm (recommend attention)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,385 miles

nearside washer not working

rear brake discs getting worn

both front tyres worn on outer edges (recommend immediate attention)

front brake discs getting worn

Fail 15 Dec 2009 38,365 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges (recommend immediate attention)

front brake discs getting worn

nearside washer not working

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

parking brake fault illuminated on dash board

recommend immediate attention to front pads

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear pads low †both front tyres & o/s/r near limit

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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BL04 VJZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL04 VJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL04 VJZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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