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EJ54 VHU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,217 mi
Last recorded61,217 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 61,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 61,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 55,191 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 50,914 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,257 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 37,257 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,687 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 31,687 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,431 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside front tyre has cut in tread

Fail 18 Apr 2016 25,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 13,413 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 7,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 1,266 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,496 miles

both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,066 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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EJ54 VHU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EJ54 VHU, 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 EJ54 VHU registered?

EJ54 VHU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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