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ET53 FWM

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,539 mi
Last recorded4,539 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FWM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 4,539 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2013 77,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise engine smokes under acceleration

advise ns door mirror damaged

advise play in both steering rack inner tie rods ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,755 miles

advise engine smokes under acceleration

advise ns door mirror damaged

advise play in both steering rack inner tie rods ball joints

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,869 miles

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise osr slightly mishapen

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in osf top suspension mount

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise osr slightly mishapen

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in osf top suspension mount

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,244 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,401 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 23,401 miles

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

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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ET53 FWM is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET53 FWM, 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 ET53 FWM registered?

ET53 FWM is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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