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FV04 BYG

2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,012 mi
Last recorded72,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI56,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BYG
MakeRenault
ModelGrd Scenic Expression DCI
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,012 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 73,437 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,077 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 147,012 miles

(both) front brake disc's worn to near limit

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 146,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

(both) front brake disc's worn to near limit

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 131,917 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 131,917 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 115,447 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 115,446 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

o/s park brake cable seized

Pass 19 Feb 2008 114,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 114,317 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 114,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI?

Based on 1,313 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
8,938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
position lamp(s) not working 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Stop lamp not working 55
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FV04 BYG is a 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 56,165 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 Grd Scenic Expression DCI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV04 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV04 BYG registered?

FV04 BYG is a 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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