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FG04 FAJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,760 miles

Engine covers and undercovers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 33,760 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and undercovers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,297 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 18,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also has a cut in the tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 5,281 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 5,281 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,063 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2012 57,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,176 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,176 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,011 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,011 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,545 miles

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,136 miles

engine and undertrays fitted.

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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FG04 FAJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG04 FAJ, 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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FG04 FAJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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