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BT53 SUA

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SUA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,555 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on.

front brake discs corroding.

handbrake high.

rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on.

front brake discs corroding.

handbrake high.

nearside front tyre - 3mm.

rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

spare tyre below legal limit.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,402 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

front brake discs corroding.

rear tyres perishing.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,399 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on.

front brake discs corroding.

nearside rear brake disc scored.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

rear brake discs worn.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,021 miles

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

engine management light on.

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

rear brake discs wearing.

steering rack wearing.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs starting to wear.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,062 miles

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads very low,unable to see fully.

wiper blades noisy & smearing slightly.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads very low,unable to see fully.

wiper blades noisy & smearing slightly.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,414 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 SUA is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

BT53 SUA is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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