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FJ53 GKZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,628 mi
Last recorded49,628 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 GKZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,628 miles

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

Offside sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 49,625 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 46,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner small play in rack arm ns

Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner small play in rack arm ns

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres low on edges starting to crack on side walls

Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,681 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres low on edges starting to crack on side walls

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small crack in near side light lens rear

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small movment in track arms near side & off side front

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 2,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,976 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 31,667 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,998 miles

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

all discs slightly worn

engine covers and under body guards fitted tested as presented

slight binding to o/s/r wheel ok at time of test

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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FJ53 GKZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ53 GKZ, 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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FJ53 GKZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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