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FM53 LBO

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,542 mi
Last recorded64,542 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,542 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,408 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 60,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,221 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear sections (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front headlamp lenses are badly deterioted. recommend renewal

both front top strut mount bearings are deterioted

both rear brake discs are badly worn

brake servo pipe is badly chaffed. recommend renewal

unable to fully view rear inner brake pads, but are worn very low. recommend renewal

Fail 11 Apr 2019 54,221 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear sections (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front headlamp lenses are badly deterioted. recommend renewal

both front top strut mount bearings are deterioted

both rear brake discs are badly worn

brake servo pipe is badly chaffed. recommend renewal

unable to fully view rear inner brake pads, but are worn very low. recommend renewal

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,713 miles

rear brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shock absorbers are heavily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shock absorbers are heavily corroded

play evident n/s front bottom ball joint

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,524 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,972 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 30,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 30,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,337 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013
Pass 24 Mar 2012 15,848 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2012 15,722 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2011
Fail 28 Mar 2011 9,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 5,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,996 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 32,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 44,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,144 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 36,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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FM53 LBO is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBO, 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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FM53 LBO is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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