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EF04 XEJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,096 mi
Last recorded53,096 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 53,096 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen in zone A but out of drivers view

o/s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 10 May 2017 53,093 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,091 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,886 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 22,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 527 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,745 miles

hand brake warning light on but seems ok at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,743 miles

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

hand brake warning light on but seems ok at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2007 16,985 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 16,281 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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EF04 XEJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF04 XEJ, 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 EF04 XEJ registered?

EF04 XEJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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