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FN04 SXE

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,314 mi
Last recorded152,314 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 SXE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 152,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 152,314 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 133,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 28 Nov 2012 133,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,987 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre cords showing & flat.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,243 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,589 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008
Fail 1 Mar 2008

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,521 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 SXE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SXE, 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 FN04 SXE registered?

FN04 SXE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FN04 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN04 SXE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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