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CJ53 TSU

2004 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,493 mi
Last recorded36,493 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TSU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,493 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 33,711 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure !! front wiper linkage broken, unable to check wash/wipe operation without causing possible damage to windscreen !! (8.2.2)

flat battery

inner steering rack joints worn

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,738 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 29,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,925 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2014 25,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,981 miles

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

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 20,981 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,725 miles

both front tyres

Fail 24 Feb 2012 10,725 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2011 2,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres worn badly on outer edge.o/s very close to limits advise to change

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,125 miles

* Both front tyres wearing on edges †* Rear pads appear to be worn

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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CJ53 TSU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CJ53 TSU, 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 CJ53 TSU registered?

CJ53 TSU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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