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BW53 DWE

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,745 mi
Last recorded51,745 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DWE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,745 miles

Front Wiper linkages worn

Nearside Slight play in steering inner ball joint.

Offside Damage to door mirror.

Offside Handbrake lever not fully returning.

Offside Headlight beam pattern poor, due to headlight lens frosting.

Rear Corrosion to suspension beam/axle

Fail 23 Aug 2017 51,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS (1.9.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust heat-shield insecure.

Front Wiper blade fittings worn

Front Wiper linkages worn

Nearside Slight play in steering inner ball joint.

Offside Damage to door mirror.

Offside Handbrake lever not fully returning.

Offside Headlight beam pattern poor, due to headlight lens frosting.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Corrosion to suspension beam/axle

Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,110 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,482 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,741 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,748 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,299 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,999 miles

Brake pedal spongey.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in N/S/F track rod end.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 51,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 51,245 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,562 miles

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

front tyres treads getting low.

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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BW53 DWE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BW53 DWE, 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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BW53 DWE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 February 2004.

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