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FP53 WAU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

34,657 mi
Last recorded34,657 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,657 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 34,656 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rotting through, just a small leak at present (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mountings are broken, but currently held up by the back up small strap, advise replacing mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod play ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective not tested due to bulb not working, but suspect same as other side as lens is equally as hazey (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens very hazey, affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rotting through, just a small leak at present (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mountings are broken, but currently held up by the back up small strap, advise replacing mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod play ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps hazey. beginning to affect beam image

Fail 5 Feb 2018 32,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps hazey. beginning to affect beam image

Pass 17 Jan 2017 160,559 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 160,559 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 160,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 160,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,544 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 22,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 11,761 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 11,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 1,623 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 1,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 766,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,756 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,479 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,430 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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FP53 WAU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FP53 WAU, 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 FP53 WAU registered?

FP53 WAU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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