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EF04 FZB

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,938 mi
Last recorded40,938 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FZB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,938 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,878 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 38,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/R16)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2013 27,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle bushes deteoriated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2013 27,943 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle bushes deteoriated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,142 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,793 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,563 miles

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

OFF-SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,563 miles

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

OFF-SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 May 2009 77,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 70,385 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 70,381 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low

slight play in steering drumsticks

Fail 17 May 2007 48,920 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 48,920 miles

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

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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EF04 FZB is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EF04 FZB, 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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EF04 FZB is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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