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FY04 VKU

2004 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,146 mi
Last recorded24,146 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VKU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 24,146 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 24,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2019 20,398 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 20,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,539 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F OUTER HEADLAMP LENSES GOING DULL

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 4 Jun 2018 16,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F AND N/S/F OUTER HEADLAMP LENSES GOING DULL

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 30 May 2017 13,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DULL

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DULL

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 29 May 2017 13,842 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DULL

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DULL

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,260 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NSR AND OSR (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 18,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nsf inner steering tie rod end worn (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NSR AND OSR (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake discs worn/corroding

all four indicators turning white

exhaust heatshield loose

light bind/drag on both rear brakes

light scratching to windscreen

nearside rear tyre slightly scrubbed on outer shoulder

slight play in both front steering arm/ tie rod inner ball joints

Pass 22 Mar 2014 6,116 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 6,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 2,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,561 miles

N/S/F WIPER BLADE WORN.

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,363 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 31,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to n/s/r.

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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FY04 VKU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY04 VKU, 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 FY04 VKU registered?

FY04 VKU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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