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FY54 ZFJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,988 mi
Last recorded58,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ZFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,988 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,815 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,814 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 49,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,727 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 43,727 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,309 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 33,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,727 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 9,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 337 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 334 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,926 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,940 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 29,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FY54 ZFJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FY54 ZFJ, 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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FY54 ZFJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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