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FC04 VLY

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

16,181 mi
Last recorded16,181 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VLY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 16,181 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,565 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,855 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake performance not tested due to brake binding

electics stop when jacked up

Fail 20 Dec 2012 95,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,223 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

pin hole in both outer cv gaiters.

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

pin hole in both outer cv gaiters.

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer cv gators have very minor leak of grease on inner parts of gator possibly from previous repair

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer cv gators have very minor leak of grease on inner parts of gator possibly from previous repair

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 16 Oct 2010 76,851 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn outter edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

wheel trims damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,954 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 68,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,407 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

child seats fitted

front pads need bedding in correctly

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,661 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 43,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FC04 VLY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FC04 VLY, 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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FC04 VLY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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