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BT53 MHJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,326 mi
Last recorded69,326 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 69,326 miles

chip in nearside wind screen

oil residue

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 3 May 2016 69,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high rectified (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

chip in nearside wind screen

oil residue

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2015 65,997 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 65,997 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dash display

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges advise replacement 195/65 r15 91h

both rear tyres have cracks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,980 miles

front number plate letters fading

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,633 miles

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

condition of front n/plate [borderline]

condition of rear n/plate

offside rear tyre starting to perish and cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,096 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer edge but not deep enough to reach chords

offside rear tyre weareing on outer edge

service light staying on ,and engine light

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,050 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates delaminating slightly

nearside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper

offside rear brake disc discoloured possibly from excessive heat

rear wiper blade rubber heavily worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall scuffed

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,696 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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BT53 MHJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHJ, 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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BT53 MHJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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