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FV04 XEF

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,512 mi
Last recorded60,512 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XEF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis pipe, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,512 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis pipe, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 76,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis pipe, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damaged (but not showing white light)

Pass 18 May 2018 71,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2018 71,436 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2017 67,858 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 67,858 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 6 May 2016 62,915 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 62,915 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,599 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 8 May 2014 49,599 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2013 44,981 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 44,911 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 41,133 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2011 34,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,692 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 9,686 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 XEF is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

FV04 XEF is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 XEF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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