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EX04 LJE

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,018 mi
Last recorded100,018 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 100,018 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 98,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

rear exhaust mount damaged

slight binding at offside rear brake

Fail 27 Apr 2012

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

rear exhaust mount damaged

slight binding at offside rear brake

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,321 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/corroded

offside steering rack tie rod has play in inner ball joint

unable to check nearside front seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,536 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 99,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

covers fitted under bonnet

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2009 91,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,449 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,449 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 LJE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

EX04 LJE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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