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FX54 DZJ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,955 mi
Last recorded43,955 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 DZJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,955 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

alternator belt cracking

front brake discs going rusty on inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2014 43,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

alternator belt cracking

front brake discs going rusty on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2012 21,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 21,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 14,067 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs are worn.

Pass 5 May 2011 14,067 miles

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

front brake discs are worn.

Pass 19 May 2010 8,534 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 8,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 1,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,620 miles

5/6 rear passenger seats not in vehicle unable to test seat belts fully

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,620 miles

5/6 rear passenger seats not in vehicle unable to test seat belts fully

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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FX54 DZJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX54 DZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX54 DZJ registered?

FX54 DZJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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