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FJ54 YHB

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,208 mi
Last recorded126,208 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 YHB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 126,208 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components have corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2025 125,304 miles

Front Both sides headlamp has condensation

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components have corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 124,250 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,333 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner steering arms have slight play on inner fixings

Fail 18 Aug 2023 123,333 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front inner steering arms have slight play on inner fixings

Pass 4 Aug 2022 122,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides esp. on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at both sides inner rack joints (drum sticks) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles esp.to both front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides drum sticks part of (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides drum stick ball joints have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 120,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition at center exhaust poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides drum stick ball joints have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,478 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 of vehicles metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 118,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 of vehicles metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,169 miles

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 14 Aug 2017 111,168 miles

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,861 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 89,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,406 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,595 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,377 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,709 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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FJ54 YHB is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FJ54 YHB, 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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FJ54 YHB is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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