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FD04 XJL

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,174 mi
Last recorded54,174 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XJL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,174 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section area.

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2019 54,016 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section area.

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,397 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding Both. (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,574 miles

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 21 Mar 2016 21,367 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 4,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 4,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,386 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,816 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 18,816 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre sidewall perished,worn on edge.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 18,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FD04 XJL is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FD04 XJL, 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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What year was FD04 XJL registered?

FD04 XJL is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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