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FJ04 NBN

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 NBN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 66,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,880 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 64,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,576 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,251 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle.....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan/jacking area ... as marked...Damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded As marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded As marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle.....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,646 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Head lamp lense slightly discoloured

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

Offside Front Head lamp lense slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 56,180 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 56,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,764 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 51,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs lipped and pitted. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer shoulder wearing smooth and perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 48,078 miles

child seat fitted

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,105 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 43,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet stay retainer missing

heater blower inop

Pass 9 May 2014 40,492 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 35,524 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 31,449 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 31,449 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 27,180 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 27,163 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 22,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 18,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 14,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,913 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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FJ04 NBN is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FJ04 NBN, 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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FJ04 NBN is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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