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FA53 HGC

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,025 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,903 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 90,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 90,017 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr/osr (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,883 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 58,809 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,860 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,729 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 35,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,980 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

offside rear door intermitantly sticking closed, when opening from outside.

slight wear on edges off both front tyres.

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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FA53 HGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FA53 HGC, 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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FA53 HGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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