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EJ53 FGU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,132 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 113,132 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 110,082 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,031 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,291 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,388 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 45,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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EJ53 FGU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ53 FGU, 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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EJ53 FGU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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