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BW53 DXA

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

20,799 mi
Last recorded20,799 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DXA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 20,799 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 20,798 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 10,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 2,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 2,475 miles

Battery insecure.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 2,475 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure.

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 1,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 1,098 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 1,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,470 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 77,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,681 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 760,781 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 72,884 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,344 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 71,344 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 58,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,131 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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BW53 DXA is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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