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FM53 FOU

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 FOU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,915 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 65,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,664 miles

center exhaust rubber broke but safety wire holding it together

slight movement in both rack arms

Fail 1 Mar 2016 47,664 miles

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

center exhaust rubber broke but safety wire holding it together

slight movement in both rack arms

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 41,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,137 miles

airbag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2013 28,137 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,941 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 27 Jan 2010 7,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 10 Jan 2009 3,275 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,164 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,722 miles

FRONT BREAK PADS LOW, REAR BREAK PADS LOW.

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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FM53 FOU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM53 FOU, 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 FM53 FOU registered?

FM53 FOU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 FOU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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