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BV54 DFZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

32,186 mi
Last recorded32,186 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,186 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

offside rear brake is slightly binding

slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,621 miles

n/s/f top suspension leg mounts rough

o/s/f top suspension leg mounts rough

Fail 23 Aug 2013 19,584 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f top suspension leg mounts rough

o/s/f top suspension leg mounts rough

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 10,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 6,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,131 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,878 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 56,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,364 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,687 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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BV54 DFZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BV54 DFZ, 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 BV54 DFZ registered?

BV54 DFZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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