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BU54 XLL

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XLL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,331 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,063 miles

Front coil springs very rusty advise replacement

Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,015 miles

Nearside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant low

slight engine oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 62,338 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant low

slight engine oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,230 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,495 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,075 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

Retest from old system

Under trays fitted and engine covers obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 14,072 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 May 2014 7,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack, both sides

Pass 2 May 2013 1,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,260 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r inner brake pads low advise replace soon

o/s/r tyre just legal worn on outer edge advise replace

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,796 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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BU54 XLL is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

BU54 XLL is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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