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DS04 SFZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,310 mi
Last recorded71,310 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 SFZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,310 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,676 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 70,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,353 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,638 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play on both inner streering arms

Fail 3 Aug 2021 67,638 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play on both inner streering arms

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R and front to rear brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R and front to rear brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 62,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn low on outside of tread however is not fully cut tread (4.1.E.1)

small crack in front registration plate

Fail 24 Mar 2018 60,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn low on outside of tread however is not fully cut tread (4.1.E.1)

small crack in front registration plate

Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,898 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,895 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bearing siezed (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,169 miles

O/S/F top mount bearing slightly stiff in operation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal anti-slip has slight wear

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

offside front top mount bearing slightly stiff in operation

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 2,818 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 2,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,620 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,903 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 32,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding on slightly

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 SFZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFZ, 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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DS04 SFZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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