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FB04 ETL

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,366 mi
Last recorded47,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 ETL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,366 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,366 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2018
Fail 31 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,090 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Clamp Split And Insecure Also Knocking

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 30,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust Rear Box Clamp Split And Insecure Also Knocking

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 27,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 3 Jul 2015 22,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 18,031 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear of exhaust deteriorated

steering wheel cover removed

Fail 4 Jul 2013 10,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear of exhaust deteriorated

steering wheel cover removed

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,768 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 88,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,331 miles

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

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

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2009 78,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,558 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 66,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in power steering rack.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,750 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 53,750 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FB04 ETL is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FB04 ETL, 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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FB04 ETL is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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