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BW04 MJF

2004 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,657 mi
Last recorded36,657 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MJF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,657 miles

play in steering rack n/s inner joint

Fail 22 Aug 2019 36,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

play in steering rack n/s inner joint

Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,052 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front abs wires are not secured fully due to mounts missing from ball joints

both rear shock-absorbers are corroded

slight play in n/s front steering

Fail 21 Aug 2018 34,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front abs wires are not secured fully due to mounts missing from ball joints

both rear shock-absorbers are corroded

slight play in n/s front steering

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,732 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 35,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,686 miles

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2014 13,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 4,664 miles

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

o/s/f steering track rod end cover perishing

play in n/s/f lower suspension arm joint (STRONG ADVISE)

unable to check rear seat belts dur to child seats being fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 4,664 miles

o/s/f steering track rod end cover perishing

play in n/s/f lower suspension arm joint (STRONG ADVISE)

unable to check rear seat belts dur to child seats being fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,821 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 64,821 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,238 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight play in steering rack tie rod joint n/s

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,221 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 45,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,149 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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BW04 MJF is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BW04 MJF, 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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BW04 MJF is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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