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GJ04 GCU

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,386 mi
Last recorded43,386 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 GCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,386 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 43,386 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,128 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARMS

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 2 Oct 2015

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speed limiter electrical wiring is obviously disconnected. SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING (6.5.B.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARMS

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn all pads low

boot lids rams u/s

front tyres 1mm on edges

wipers worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,321 miles

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

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

screen washers are weak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr brake bind

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,032 miles

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

Nearside steering arm inner balljoint has slight play

Fail 31 May 2011 47,032 miles

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

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

Nearside steering arm inner balljoint has slight play

Pass 14 May 2010 44,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 26,484 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre starting to go bald on the outer edge

advise nearside rear tyre on 1.8mm across the centre 3/4 of tyre tread

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 GCU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ04 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

GJ04 GCU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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