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DN53 BDV

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BDV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is at the wear limit

Nearside steering track rod has play at the rack

Offside Front and both rear tyre treads are low

nearside handbrake requires attention

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 40,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread is at the wear limit

Nearside steering track rod has play at the rack

Offside Front and both rear tyre treads are low

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,545 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

rear discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2015 32,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs worn

oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,003 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 21,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,509 miles

horn requires attention

windscreen washers requires attention

Fail 2 Nov 2013 89,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

horn requires attention

windscreen washers requires attention

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,228 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is low

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,228 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread is low

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,280 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 65,279 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2009 46,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

centre rear seat missing unable to check seatbelt

Fail 11 Oct 2009 46,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

centre rear seat missing unable to check seatbelt

Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,797 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fittment

Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 26,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,489 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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DN53 BDV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN53 BDV, 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 DN53 BDV registered?

DN53 BDV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 January 2004.

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