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GL04 GJU

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,587 mi
Last recorded130,587 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 GJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 130,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 127,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both front) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 123,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both front) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 120,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 120,836 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 117,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 117,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 114,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 114,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,674 miles

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake cable outer covers starting to split

tyres getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2019 108,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust mounting loose

tyres getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

load area seats stored , respective seatbelts not checked

Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

load area seats stored , respective seatbelts not checked

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,134 miles

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

n/s wiper split

slight play both front track rod arms

splits in rear axle bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,187 miles

small splits rear axle bushes

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight fading front and rear number plates

slight play both front track rod arms

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight fading front and rear number plates

slight play both front track rod arms

small splits rear axle bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,798 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,013 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack joints slight play.

n/s/f small cracks in side wall.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,613 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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GL04 GJU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL04 GJU, 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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GL04 GJU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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