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DN53 SMU

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,251 mi
Last recorded23,251 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 SMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,251 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 23,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 23,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012
Fail 1 Feb 2012

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,679 miles

rear wiper rubber is split.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,679 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper rubber is split.

Pass 22 May 2009 61,794 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 61,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,091 miles

play in offside front steering rack tie rod

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,872 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 SMU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 DN53 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

DN53 SMU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is DN53 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 SMU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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