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FV53 GXK

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,743 mi
Last recorded25,743 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GXK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 25,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside offside ()

Fail 4 May 2017 25,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside offside ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,026 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 16,006 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front door mirrors damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2015 7,244 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front door mirrors damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 610 miles

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

o/s n/s steering rack ends slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2014 610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s n/s steering rack ends slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,792 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front number plate

Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise air bag light on

advise both front rack ends slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2011 90,906 miles

front no plate starting to deteriate

very slight play in off side wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,588 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,571 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,090 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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FV53 GXK is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV53 GXK, 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 FV53 GXK registered?

FV53 GXK is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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