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BV54 HCN

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

31,544 mi
Last recorded31,544 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 HCN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 31,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose.

Rear seat missing at time of test.

Fail 5 Nov 2025 31,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose.

Rear seat missing at time of test.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 27,294 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 15 Nov 2024 27,294 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 24 Oct 2023 24,482 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2023 24,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2022 19,913 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 17,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 17,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 13,505 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 9,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 9,915 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALL JOINT OFFSIDE FRONT WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure REAR PLATE LOOSE. (0.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR INNER PADS AND BRAKE DISCS WORN . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 7,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 7,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 4,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 41,963 miles

Central Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 1,483 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,709 miles

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

Offside play in steering joint

Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside play in steering joint

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 103,075 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,771 miles

both registration plates deteriorated

play in offside steering

Fail 5 Oct 2011 84,771 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both registration plates deteriorated

play in offside steering

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,124 miles

both number plates deteriorated

offside wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,113 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES & NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2mm WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON

Fail 22 Oct 2007 32,147 miles

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

child seats fitted to three rear [centre row] seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,147 miles

child seats fitted to three rear [centre row] seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear brake pads low

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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BV54 HCN is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV54 HCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV54 HCN is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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