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FD54 VTX

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,817 mi
Last recorded134,817 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 VTX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 134,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 134,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 123,260 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 123,260 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,187 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,301 miles

Both front top strut mounts noisy

Horn not working as good as it should but still opperating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front trackrod

Fail 12 Apr 2013 96,301 miles

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

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

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

Both front top strut mounts noisy

Horn not working as good as it should but still opperating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front trackrod

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,790 miles

handbrake levers on calipers not coming to rest on stops. handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

nearside front alloy outer rim dented

nearside front track rod has wear in it

rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion. rear brake pads wearing thin

rear brakes sticking/dragging slightly

slight noise from nearside front top strut mounting/bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,790 miles

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

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

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

handbrake levers on calipers not coming to rest on stops. handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

nearside front alloy outer rim dented

nearside front track rod has wear in it

rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion. rear brake pads wearing thin

rear brakes sticking/dragging slightly

slight noise from nearside front top strut mounting/bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,030 miles

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

nearside front track rod slight wear

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,030 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front track rod slight wear

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 62,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 35,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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FD54 VTX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD54 VTX, 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 FD54 VTX registered?

FD54 VTX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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