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BU54 XAV

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,966 mi
Last recorded33,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XAV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 33,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Disc, caliper, wheel all covered in engine oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,445 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 19,524 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 19,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

long travel on foot brake

Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

several front & rear suspension components rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2019 15,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

several front & rear suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,617 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,224 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front rackball ends (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs due to standing (3.5.1i)

several suspension component's rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,093 miles

slight freeplay in off side steering rack ball end

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,473 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,711 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,533 miles

offside rear and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

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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BU54 XAV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU54 XAV, 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 BU54 XAV registered?

BU54 XAV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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