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FV04 XGC

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 127,775 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 127,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 122,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,792 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front obligatory mirror has crack in lens not affecting view to rear

Offside Rear light broken the inner corner off not causing a sharp edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 120,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and has cut not to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 116,199 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 116,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 168,468 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 168,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,213 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs wreathed

Fail 30 May 2018 89,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs wreathed

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,294 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,704 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 69,428 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,577 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing thin on tread

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,577 miles

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

rear tyres wearing thin on tread

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,557 miles

All tyres cracked and rear tyres worn

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2012 63,559 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,643 miles

O/S/REAR BRAKE STICK SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,962 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 XGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

FV04 XGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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