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FV53 RLZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,499 mi
Last recorded82,499 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 RLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,499 miles

near side front seat belt not checked child seat in place

near side rear light lense damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side front seat belt not checked child seat in place

near side rear light lense damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,668 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,902 miles

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

both rear discs slightly corroded

nearside front rack end has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,660 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,660 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,810 miles

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

n/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,397 miles

slight crack n/s rear tail light lense

Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,981 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 RLZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

FV53 RLZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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