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FD53 DHE

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DHE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 63,840 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 63,640 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,787 miles

slight play in n/s track rod

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,761 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,494 miles

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,844 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,840 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,840 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,739 miles

offside front tyre gettin low on treadon inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,873 miles

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

rear brake discs worn corroding on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,604 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,603 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

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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FD53 DHE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FD53 DHE, 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 FD53 DHE registered?

FD53 DHE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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