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BT53 WCG

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

9,620 mi
Last recorded9,620 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WCG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 9,620 miles

imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2016 6,807 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 2mm tread

Fail 12 Feb 2016 6,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 2mm tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 3,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from steering rack

wiper arm/linkage worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 3,554 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heatshield loose

slight noise from steering rack

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

wiper arm/linkage worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heatshields slightly loose

rear caliper flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

slight play/knock in steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heatshields slightly loose

other 3 tyre valves poor

rear caliper flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

slight play/knock in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,782 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,716 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,253 miles

Both R tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,126 miles

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode slightly

o/s/r hand brake cable slow to retract

slight play steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,959 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front pads low and discs worn

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode slightly

o/s/r hand brake cable slow to retract

slight play steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,261 miles

n/s/f tyre worn more on outer edge 195/65/15 .91h federal

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/r caliper or hand brake cabli slightly sticky on return

slight play steering rack

slight wera front brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn more on outer edge 195/65/15 .91h federal

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/r caliper or hand brake cabli slightly sticky on return

slight play steering rack

slight wera front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,411 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,619 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 WCG is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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