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FG04 FCM

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,728 mi
Last recorded41,728 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FCM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,330 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 26,326 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 15,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 1,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise from nearside strut mounting

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,571 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,571 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,836 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,800 miles

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

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,298 miles

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 FCM is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCM, 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 FG04 FCM registered?

FG04 FCM is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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