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BT53 HTG

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,281 mi
Last recorded86,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HTG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,281 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,295 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,295 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,688 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight play to n/s/f steering arm inner joint

slight play to o/s/f steering arm inner joint

Fail 13 Dec 2010 70,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight play to n/s/f steering arm inner joint

slight play to o/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,903 miles

Offside and nearside slightly damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2009 63,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,367 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake pads & disc's are very slightly worn

n/s/r tyre slightly worn & badly cut

o/s/f tyre worn

play in both steering inner track rods

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,980 miles

baffels going in center exhaust silencer?

bonnet stay missing

couldnt see brake fluid level

front brake disc's worn

front brake pads 1/2 worn

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

play in n/s & o/s inner track rods

Fail 22 Jan 2008 45,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baffels going in center exhaust silencer?

bonnet stay missing

couldnt see brake fluid level

front brake disc's worn

front brake pads 1/2 worn

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

play in n/s & o/s inner track rods

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,983 miles

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

front brake disc's very slightly worn

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

noise on steering?

play in n/s & o/s inner track rods

rear brake pads worn ???

rear wiper blade deteriorated

service light is on

slight play in coloum

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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BT53 HTG is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT53 HTG, 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 BT53 HTG registered?

BT53 HTG is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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