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FH53 GBZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,208 mi
Last recorded126,208 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 126,208 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 126,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 19 May 2016 109,392 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2015 88,593 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 88,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front strut top bearing noisy

Pass 1 May 2014 62,636 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 62,636 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,599 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 51,599 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 45,926 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 41,257 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 41,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,933 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,904 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,792 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 GBZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FH53 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

FH53 GBZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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