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BT53 VCN

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,836 mi
Last recorded61,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VCN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,836 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,139 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 28,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 329 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,132 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 35,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

repaired stonechip on windowscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,760 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm on egde

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer on weld

slight upwards movement in steering column when in locked position

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,620 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm.

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm

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 VCN is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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