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BT54 HMU

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,145 mi
Last recorded27,145 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,145 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 27,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened topmount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 16,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Mar 2017 12,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 7,668 miles

play noted to ns of steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2014 4,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cracks noted to osr tyre

play noted to ns of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2014 4,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cracks noted to osr tyre

play noted to ns of steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2013 549 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,629 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,676 miles

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

hand brake warning but readings to min std

Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake warning but readings to min std

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,016 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 61,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,507 miles

front discs & pads are worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,330 miles

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

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

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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BT54 HMU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT54 HMU, 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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BT54 HMU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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