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CJ04 MLU

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,068 mi
Last recorded57,068 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MLU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 57,068 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 52,769 miles

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

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 26 May 2015 52,766 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,125 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 44,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light on

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 19,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light on

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2011 12,254 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,254 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,508 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

brake pedal clicks on release after full force applied

exhaust centre box baffles loose/rattling

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 29,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,609 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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CJ04 MLU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CJ04 MLU, 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 CJ04 MLU registered?

CJ04 MLU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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