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FH53 FXT

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,339 mi
Last recorded29,339 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FXT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,339 miles

drivers wiper arm mechanism worn, causing slight smear

Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,541 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,623 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in it

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 15,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in it

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,070 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 74,088 miles

Slight play in both front steering arms.

n/s/r tyre 2mm and perishing.

o/s/r tyre 3mm and perishing.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,150 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 62,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,688 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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FH53 FXT is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH53 FXT, 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 FH53 FXT registered?

FH53 FXT is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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