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FV04 LWM

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,567 mi
Last recorded24,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LWM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,567 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 24,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure abs wire beside balljoint (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,517 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 19,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,233 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,233 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,423 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 78,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2009 57,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,616 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,495 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,494 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FV04 LWM is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV04 LWM, 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 FV04 LWM registered?

FV04 LWM is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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