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GJ54 VTT

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

53,570 mi
Last recorded53,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VTT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 53,570 miles

All position lamps not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

All position lamps not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber is ripped (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both fronts (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Both fronts (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

steering has play

Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,686 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides- rack end shafts (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 43,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides- rack end shafts (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,523 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 39,480 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,499 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 33,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle rubber (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 177,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,520 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 84,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,694 miles

engine warning light on at time of test

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 1 Nov 2011 82,560 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine warning light on at time of test

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,224 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,018 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,111 miles

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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GJ54 VTT is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GJ54 VTT, 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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GJ54 VTT is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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