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FN04 GJX

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,019 mi
Last recorded60,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 GJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,019 miles

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

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

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

both sides front strut tops noisy

exhaust a little smokey on test

Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both sides front strut tops noisy

exhaust a little smokey on test

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,974 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear wiper no rubber

offside front tyre had only 10 psi in

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,974 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper no rubber

offside front tyre had only 10 psi in

Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,967 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Engine oil was very low nothing on stick

Items removed from screen

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

Rear wiper no rubber

offside front tyre had only 10 psi in

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,691 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 51,691 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,547 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011
Fail 7 Mar 2011

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,379 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 17,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,669 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,729 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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FN04 GJX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN04 GJX, 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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FN04 GJX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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