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BP04 VZU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 VZU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,441 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 59,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,729 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 49,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface brake pipe corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside nsf tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front pads wearing unevenly

osf tyre 3mm wearing on edges

play in ns rack inner joint

slight corrosion to rear disc edges

surface brake pipe corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2015 40,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside nsf tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front pads wearing unevenly

osf tyre 3mm wearing on edges

play in ns rack inner joint

slight corrosion to rear disc edges

surface brake pipe corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,260 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 31,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 6,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 3,254 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 3,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,216 miles

nsf suspension / steering has slight play

osf strut top is rough when turn on lock to lock check

Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,216 miles

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

nsf suspension / steering has slight play

osf strut top is rough when turn on lock to lock check

osr brake has slight bind

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,385 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,064 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BP04 VZU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BP04 VZU, 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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BP04 VZU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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