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BX04 ALU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,647 mi
Last recorded54,647 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ALU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front steering tie bar slight ply

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 54,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine malfunction warning message indicates fault/s

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 53,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Incomplete Inspection Off Side Wheel Unable To Rotate Wheel Manually

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Nov 2013 33,664 miles

Battery Appears Large For Carrier

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off Side Rear Brake Appears Lazy

Off Side Rear Tyre Appears Perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,652 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2012 13,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2011 5,012 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 5,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bellie pannel

Pass 19 Feb 2011 97,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,032 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,374 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,847 miles

advise, front os fog lamp smashed

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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BX04 ALU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BX04 ALU, 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 BX04 ALU registered?

BX04 ALU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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