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FX53 VDV

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,305 mi
Last recorded14,305 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,305 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm tread depth inner and outer edges

Play in both steering rack ends

Fail 15 Mar 2016 14,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm tread depth inner and outer edges

Play in both steering rack ends

Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pad life

Fail 19 Mar 2015 7,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pad life

Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,319 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front suspension upper support bearings slightly stiff

engine management light lit

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,029 miles

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

both front upper top mount bearings rough

nearside front tyre shoulders worn smooth

offside front tyre shoulders worn smooth

offside rear tyre shoulders worn smooth

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted at time of test .

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,162 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,928 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,315 miles

front brake pads are starting to get low on both sides

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,098 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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FX53 VDV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX53 VDV, 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 FX53 VDV registered?

FX53 VDV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FX53 VDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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