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FD53 FUV

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FUV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,827 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre warning fault on display panel

Fail 14 Apr 2015 21,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre warning fault on display panel

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,048 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 16,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 9,054 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

fixed brake pipe at and around fuel tank corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

offside front lower ball joint has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 29 May 2013 9,054 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

fixed brake pipe at and around fuel tank corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner and outer edges

offside front lower ball joint has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 30 May 2012 2,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,789 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 62,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,142 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 56,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2008 49,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 49,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,232 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 43,231 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,721 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

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 FUV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FD53 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

FD53 FUV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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