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DS04 FBX

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

484,412 mi
Last recorded484,412 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 484,412 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 484,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,657 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 34,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2014 25,098 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2014 24,785 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,111 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 14,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,983 miles

Rear Brake Discs slightly scored

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 5,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake Discs slightly scored

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,628 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,086 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,437 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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DS04 FBX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS04 FBX, 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 DS04 FBX registered?

DS04 FBX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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