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FV04 VRX

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,846 mi
Last recorded36,846 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,846 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 36,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,333 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,333 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front plastic undertray broken

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2012 14,852 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front plastic undertray broken

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,988 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 8,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 231 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 17 Mar 2010 231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,047 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2009 55,047 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 45,920 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

three remaining tyres worn to 3mm

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 VRX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

FV04 VRX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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