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DV53 FXG

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

67,575 mi
Last recorded67,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FXG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,575 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 67,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,048 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

both rear handbrake quadrants not going fully back

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

both rear handbrake quadrants not going fully back

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 63,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

service light on dash

slight blow rear exhaust box

Fail 17 Jul 2019 60,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

service light on dash

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 61,010 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brakes sticking

Fail 1 Jul 2017 59,416 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brakes sticking

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,514 miles

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

nearside front steering tie rod end has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,998 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

off sied rear tyer craking

Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

off sied rear tyer craking

Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,069 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 29,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,799 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 23,799 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DV53 FXG is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DV53 FXG, 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 DV53 FXG registered?

DV53 FXG is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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