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FA04 HVC

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 HVC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front play in rack ends

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear cracking

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear all rear seat belts not insp jew to childs seats

Fail 24 Feb 2016

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front play in rack ends

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear cracking

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear all rear seat belts not insp jew to childs seats

Pass 28 Jan 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013
Fail 31 Jan 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 264 miles

Plug missing from offside sill - damaged and corrosion developing

Fail 11 Jan 2012 264 miles

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

Plug missing from offside sill - damaged and corrosion developing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 76,263 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside outer sill

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,966 miles

damage to offside outer sill

stone chips in offside top screen

wear in both front brake discs

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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FA04 HVC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA04 HVC, 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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FA04 HVC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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