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BT04 VZJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,946 mi
Last recorded90,946 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,872 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,959 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 64,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

foot brake travel may need att.

general wear on discs

general wear on tyre side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s/r hub caps missing

both rear tyres low on tread

dents in n/s/ rims

ext. system starting to rust in places

loose cover fitted over steering wheel

n/s/f tyre low on tread and wearing on edges

no n/s/r fog light working

non standard int. mirror used

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

possible earthing fault n/s/r lights

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear wiper blade worn out

slight play/wear in steering rack

surface rust on parts of susp.

toys on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,608 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,599 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 42,896 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 42,896 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,086 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 21,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 11,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,915 miles

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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BT04 VZJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT04 VZJ, 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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BT04 VZJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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