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FH53 MFY

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,605 mi
Last recorded49,605 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MFY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,159 miles

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

slight play steering rack area

Fail 21 Dec 2015 46,159 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear and offside rear seat belt clasps

slight play steering rack area

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,966 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper

Fail 17 Dec 2014 36,966 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper

Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 20,253 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 13,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in front steering/suspension - cause not located

Pass 20 Dec 2011 13,213 miles

slight play in front steering/suspension - cause not located

Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,109 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,442 miles

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,392 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 MFY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

FH53 MFY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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