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BV04 LXC

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,293 mi
Last recorded23,293 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 LXC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 23,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 23,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 7,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,686 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 57,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,078 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 41,595 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 29,560 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,983 miles

Rear brakes starting to bind.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 23,983 miles

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

Rear brakes starting to bind.

Pass 2 May 2007 18,659 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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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BV04 LXC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV04 LXC, 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 BV04 LXC registered?

BV04 LXC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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