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EY04 VWB

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,818 mi
Last recorded46,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 VWB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 46,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust

Fail 21 Jan 2026 46,818 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,166 miles

Both headlights poor

Corrosion to suspension and exhaust

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily corroded and weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 45,165 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion to suspension and exhaust

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily corroded and weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and heavily perished/cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,293 miles

General heavy underside corrosion to components

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust damaged but secure

Fail 1 Feb 2024 42,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General heavy underside corrosion to components

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust damaged and touching floor

Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,878 miles

Heavy Corrosion to coil springs, suspension arms, shock absorbers and brake pipes

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear caliper handbrake linkages forward

Fail 27 Jan 2023 38,878 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Heavy Corrosion to coil springs, suspension arms, shock absorbers and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear caliper handbrake linkages forward

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,214 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 32,973 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 32,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,037 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and has a screw on outer edge of tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 29,037 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and has a screw on outer edge of tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 24,975 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and exhaust

Slight play in o/s/f steering joints

Fail 22 Jan 2019 24,975 miles

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

Corrosion to coil springs and exhaust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in o/s/f steering joints

Pass 26 Jan 2018 18,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 18,973 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 12,843 miles

N/s/r tyre low on tread and heavily cracked/perished

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Jan 2017 12,843 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre low on tread and heavily cracked/perished

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2016 6,647 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 6,647 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 6,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 1,227 miles

Brake discs corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges but not yet to excess

rear brake pads very close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake binding

play in both front steering arms

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,669 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 51,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,509 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,613 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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EY04 VWB is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY04 VWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY04 VWB is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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