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FH04 VXR

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,671 mi
Last recorded45,671 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VXR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 45,666 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear silencer bracket loose

Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,300 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Dec 2016 32,291 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,917 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 18,916 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 10,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

black smoke under accelaration

Fail 7 Jan 2013 1,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet stay insecure

engine oil leak

front brake discs scored

nearside front indicators slightly dis coloured

offside front steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

smoke test only just passed test

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 7 Jan 2013 1,427 miles

bonnet stay insecure

engine oil leak

front brake discs scored

nearside front indicators slightly dis coloured

offside front steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

smoke test only just passed test

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay insecure,

Fail 10 Jan 2012 90,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay insecure,

Fail 7 Jan 2011 80,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside steering rack knuckle joints have slight play

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,396 miles

nearside and offside steering rack knuckle joints have slight play

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,035 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,206 miles

fluid leak clutch damper

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2009 65,206 miles

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

fluid leak clutch damper

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,806 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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FH04 VXR is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FH04 VXR, 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 FH04 VXR registered?

FH04 VXR is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is FH04 VXR safe to buy?

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