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EX04 FCU

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 FCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,243 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 67,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 50,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 50,185 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 29,108 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 29,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,524 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,855 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 25,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on rear wiper condition requires replacement

Pass 9 Jan 2015
Fail 8 Jan 2015 24,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 23,124 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise dampers genraly fitted as pairs

advise on front wiper condition

reccomend alignment check if inner rack ballcups are fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,044 miles

advise on condition of n/s door mirrow glass is missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,266 miles

Adv ised on condition of nearside front , offside front and offside rear tyre outewr wall condition .

Advised on nearside mirror condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,266 miles

Adv ised on condition of nearside front , offside front and offside rear tyre outewr wall condition .

Advised on nearside mirror condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,503 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 16,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise all three other ctyres showing sign s of cracking up

advise front pads getting lowe and service light is on constantly

Pass 27 Dec 2007 14,150 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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EX04 FCU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EX04 FCU, 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 EX04 FCU registered?

EX04 FCU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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