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FB04 SMV

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,662 mi
Last recorded50,662 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,662 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,994 miles

O/S side repeater lens missing

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

Oil contaminating lower engine stabilizer mount

Fail 10 Jan 2017 43,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stabilizer mount (6.1.D.1a)

O/S side repeater lens missing

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

Oil contaminating lower engine stabilizer mount

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,273 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 2 Dec 2014 23,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers poor

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 27 Dec 2013 17,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 12,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s steering tie rod slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2011
Fail 26 Nov 2011

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,189 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,126 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres feathering on outer edges, ok at test.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,535 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 49,535 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 44,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,444 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 43,094 miles

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

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

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

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 SMV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SMV, 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 SMV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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