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FD53 FVE

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,655 mi
Last recorded57,655 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FVE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,655 miles

Front pads appear low

NSR child seat fitted

OSF strut top bearing rough

Rear dampers rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML fault

Front pads appear low

NSR child seat fitted

OSF strut top bearing rough

OSR tyre on 2mm

Rear dampers rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre nailed

parking park fault on dash

rear number plate slightly defective

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 18 Jan 2012 20,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cutting upon start up

noise coming from rear when h/brake activated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,932 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split. 2.Rear brake dics worn. 3.Offside front tyre edges wearing bauld. 4.Front wipers judder in operation slightly smeary.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 9,932 miles

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

1.Rear wiper blade split. 2.Rear brake dics worn. 3.Offside front tyre edges wearing bauld. 4.Front wipers judder in operation slightly smeary.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 2,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 38,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,701 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,970 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear fog light lens is cracked

small cut on off side front outer side wall

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 FVE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FVE, 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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FD53 FVE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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