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ET53 VLV

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VLV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,022 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

suspension components slightly corroded

wipers worn

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

overs and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 8 Sep 2017 39,158 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stork right hand side (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre low tread

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

overs and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 32,354 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,486 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 17,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,803 miles

Damage to rear bumber on the offside and on the nearside, also damage to nearside wing and wheel arch.

Nearsie Rear Tyre is On 2mm, Leaving 0.4mm Of Legal Tread.

Slight Play In The Steering Rack On The Nearside.

Slight Play In The Steering Rack On The Offside.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,151 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Front registration plate delaminating.

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

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

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

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

Underbonnet covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,473 miles

All four brake discs slightly worn.

Engine undertray fitted.

Font & rear registration plates delaminating.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,252 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 45,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,012 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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ET53 VLV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

ET53 VLV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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