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FV04 VPM

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,137 mi
Last recorded108,137 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VPM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 101,197 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rubber mounting cracked/perished

Fail 5 Jan 2018 86,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rubber mounting cracked/perished

Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,216 miles

Very small play found in inner rack joint

Fail 17 Dec 2016 815,386 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Very small play found in inner rack joint

Pass 28 Dec 2015 78,291 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 78,291 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,100 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,264 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,263 miles

Offside Front 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)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 67,483 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 67,379 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 60,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 54,077 miles

1) Rear surface of N/S/F Brake disc showing signs of rust and corrosion.

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 54,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

1) Rear surface of N/S/F Brake disc showing signs of rust and corrosion.

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 40,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,666 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres worn down to 3mm and fronts cracking on sidewall.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,545 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,473 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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FV04 VPM is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VPM, 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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FV04 VPM is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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