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GJ04 AUW

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 AUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 94,456 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 94,430 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,302 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust rubber mounts perrished and starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no/dash lamps

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear number plate laminate peeling slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear number plate laminate peeling slightly

Pass 26 May 2012 73,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 73,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,366 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,973 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 48,707 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,592 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 33,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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GJ04 AUW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GJ04 AUW, 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 GJ04 AUW registered?

GJ04 AUW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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