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FV54 NOU

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,094 mi
Last recorded69,094 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NOU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 69,094 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 69,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both have water Ingress, no pattern detected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,987 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 60,987 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front macpherson top mount has slight noise

o/s and n/s front head lamp glasses getting dis coloured

o/s front top macpherson mount noisey

Pass 26 May 2021 59,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 May 2021 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2020 56,689 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 56,689 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,817 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 53,817 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 51,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 24,201 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 23,933 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 13,759 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 13,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,174 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

timing belt?

Fail 29 Apr 2013 3,174 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

timing belt?

Pass 25 May 2012 59,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,219 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 37,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,425 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,823 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 15,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FV54 NOU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FV54 NOU, 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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FV54 NOU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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