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FG04 VLW

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,335 mi
Last recorded28,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 20,377 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 6,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 6,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,163 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,457 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f + n/s/f steering inner rack arms very slight movement

Pass 17 May 2010 51,854 miles

slight play in steering rack at both end joints

Fail 14 May 2010 51,794 miles

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

slight play in steering rack at both end joints

Pass 15 May 2009 43,972 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack end joint assy

Pass 15 May 2008 37,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,072 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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 VLW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG04 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

FG04 VLW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is FG04 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 VLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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