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DS53 BPU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,274 mi
Last recorded31,274 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 BPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,274 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 31,274 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 29,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,249 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,677 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,927 miles

Advise - exhaust mountings perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 19,927 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Advise - exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

both rear brakes binding slightly

centre exhaust join loose

n/s/f inner rack joint slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 3,394 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 3,256 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,840 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front and n/s rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front and n/s rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,713 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DS53 BPU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DS53 BPU, 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 DS53 BPU registered?

DS53 BPU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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