MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
offside wiper slightly smearing across windscreen
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
slight play in both inner tie rod steering balljoints
very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in steering rack
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
nearside washer not working
rear brake discs getting worn
both front tyres worn on outer edges (recommend immediate attention)
front brake discs getting worn
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
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
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?
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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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