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FV04 VRG

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,505 mi
Last recorded43,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VRG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,505 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear "Dealer type" (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

creaking noise from steering rack

nearside rear tyre deformed a little, may have been flat at one time

Fail 10 Jul 2017 43,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front sub-frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear "Dealer type" (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

creaking noise from steering rack

nearside rear tyre deformed a little, may have been flat at one time

Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,344 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside inner rack ends? could also be play in rack (2.2.B.1f)

EML on

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

air filter housing damaged and loose in engine bay

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine under tray loose

Fail 29 Jun 2016 40,219 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger damaged and corroded, has been temporary tied (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort could be caliper as lever is moving okay (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play offside and nearside inner rack ends? could also be play in rack (2.2.B.1f)

EML on

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

air filter housing damaged and loose in engine bay

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine under tray loose

Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,245 miles

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

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

engine undertray damged/insecure

nearside front wing nirror cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,189 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wing nirror cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 28,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 20,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and close to wear bands

Fail 7 Oct 2011 5,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 5,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,025 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,974 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,511 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,816 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 VRG is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRG, 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 VRG is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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