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FH53 GFU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,955 mi
Last recorded36,955 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,955 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 17 Mar 2014 25,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,329 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Fail 11 Mar 2013 19,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 5 Jan 2013 17,720 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 17,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 13,457 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2011 7,569 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 74,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 34,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,051 miles

front and rear no plates fading

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 GFU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FH53 GFU, 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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FH53 GFU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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