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DE54 BYV

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,154 mi
Last recorded44,154 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 BYV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet second catch not working

moisture in rear os light

Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,154 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet second catch not working

moisture in rear os light

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,464 miles

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

lower engine mounting soft

os rear binding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 37,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 28,278 miles

Both front tyre inner edges bald, close to 3/4 central minimum tread.

Front brake discs & pads very worn.

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

Slight play in the n/s front ball joint.

Slight play in the steering ball joints.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,278 miles

Both front tyre inner edges bald, close to 3/4 central minimum tread.

Front brake discs & pads very worn.

Slight play in the n/s front ball joint.

Slight play in the steering ball joints.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,927 miles

Smoke level high 2.22, needs a good high speed run.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Smoke level high 2.22, needs a good high speed run.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 5,765 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,501 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,914 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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DE54 BYV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE54 BYV, 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 DE54 BYV registered?

DE54 BYV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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