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EJ54 VJY

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VJY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear body damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 61,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear body damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,325 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Both beam images weak JUST PASS, cloudy lenses

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + badly worn edges 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +badly worn edges 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside slight play rack joint

offside front,neaside rear and nearside front tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 56,325 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both beam images weak JUST PASS, cloudy lenses

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + badly worn edges 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +badly worn edges 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside slight play rack joint

offside front,neaside rear and nearside front tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2016 49,921 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,356 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

play in inner rack joints

Fail 10 Oct 2015 42,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,741 miles

Damage to rear of n/s.outer sill.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Damage to rear of n/s.outer sill.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 11,028 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 11,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 2,471 miles

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

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

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

Some wear found within steering rack.Imput shaft,/UJ.unsighted.Rack is slightly noisy in opperation.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 2,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Some wear found within steering rack.Imput shaft,/UJ.unsighted.Rack is slightly noisy in opperation.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 47,156 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 47,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,284 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 VJY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ54 VJY, 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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EJ54 VJY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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