CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD53 MFX

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,848 mi
Last recorded38,848 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 MFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,848 miles

Both front indicators discoloured

Front brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust joint loose & blowing

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2018 38,847 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front indicators discoloured

Front brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust joint loose & blowing

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,855 miles

movement in offside steering

nearside & offside rear seat belts are slow in retracting

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,758 miles

play in offside rack end

rear seat belts slow to re-tract

Fail 26 Feb 2016 31,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger door handle sticks

play in offside rack end

rear seat belts slow to re-tract

both front tyres worn very low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,395 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 27,394 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of comonents

Pass 27 Feb 2012 5,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,995 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,852 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 24,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front,nearside front,offside rear, nearside rear,tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,896 miles

offside front,nearside front,offside rear, nearside rear,tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD53 MFX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD53 MFX?

You can check the full history of FD53 MFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD53 MFX registered?

FD53 MFX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is FD53 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 MFX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD53 MFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD53 MFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.