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FD54 PLJ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,898 mi
Last recorded21,898 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 21,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 13,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,255 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,022 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,907 miles

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

play in nsf steering arm

play in osf steering arm

Fail 22 Nov 2011 71,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

play in nsf steering arm

play in osf steering arm

Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,857 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding

steering arms have slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2010 61,806 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroding

steering arms have slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns mirror deteriorated

slight play in osf steering arm

Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns mirror deteriorated

slight play in osf steering arm

Fail 19 Nov 2008 43,743 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,743 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,095 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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FD54 PLJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD54 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD54 PLJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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