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ET53 OBM

2004 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,738 mi
Last recorded63,738 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OBM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,738 miles

E.M.L LIGHT INOP /CHECK INJECTION WARNING ON DASH

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

E.M.L LIGHT INOP /CHECK INJECTION WARNING ON DASH

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,921 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS STIFF

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING WEAK CORRODED

Fail 4 Dec 2017 62,920 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS STIFF

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING WEAK CORRODED

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,313 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front strut tops partialy seized / spring wind up

Fail 18 Oct 2016 62,313 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front strut tops partialy seized / spring wind up

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,642 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 55,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,946 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2014 45,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside strut top bearing is slightly sticking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,097 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,097 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,339 miles

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2011 16,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 9,553 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 83,445 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,354 miles

offside and nearside track rod inner joints have slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,758 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT.

TOTAL MILEAGE NOT DISPLAYED.

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 OBM is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET53 OBM, 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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ET53 OBM is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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