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EJ54 VFO

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,544 mi
Last recorded79,544 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VFO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front disc's worn

Front exhaust flexi has minor blows

Nearside rear brake pipe has some corrosion

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2017 70,397 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear brakes slightly binding on

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear inner pads low

Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,387 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear brakes slightly binding on

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear inner pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,517 miles

front brake discs rusty

o/s n/s rack ends play

oil leak

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,517 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

front brake discs rusty

o/s n/s rack ends play

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 55,611 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,611 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,920 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,448 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,493 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 13,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear caliper siezeing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 7,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,273 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only 4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2009 47,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only 4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,494 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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EJ54 VFO is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ54 VFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ54 VFO is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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