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CW53 HGC

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,319 mi
Last recorded151,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along floor pan slightly corroded to offside rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Intermittent fault on headlamp switch(on/off)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very slight bulge on inner sidewall of tyre (as marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance in performance, nearside grabbing slight (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 148,872 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed displaced hinge/wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Note;- headlamp stalk/switch faulty, intermittently will not switch "OFF"

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor pan front to rear, slight corrosion on one brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 148,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding note;- unable to test wheel bearing? (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn esp. outer disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding note;- unable to test wheel bearing? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed displaced hinge/wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Note;- headlamp stalk/switch faulty, intermittently will not switch "OFF"

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor pan front to rear, slight corrosion on one brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff "off load"

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both. casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.as marked

slight bind on rear brakes.inner pads look low.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 141,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff "off load"

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both. casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.as marked

slight bind on rear brakes.inner pads look low.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,008 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 26 Jan 2018 134,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,584 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit - Strongly advise replacement!

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

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

Oil leak.

Slight play in offside front rack end.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit - Strongly advise replacement!

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

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

Oil leak.

Slight play in offside front rack end.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has play

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner rack arm has play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor pan to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads seam thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at sides (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,586 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside front tyre/ punctured/ run flat/ internal damage may have occured

offside front cv boot split at inner clip

tow electrics not tested (no EU standard for 7 pin plugs)

unable to determine brake pad condition/ wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,586 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside front tyre/ punctured/ run flat/ internal damage may have occured

offside front cv boot split at inner clip

tow electrics not tested (no EU standard for 7 pin plugs)

unable to determine brake pad condition/ wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,521 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 54,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,102 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,973 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,434 miles

o/s rear seats removed seat belts not checked

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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CW53 HGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW53 HGC, 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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CW53 HGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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