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GL53 BXW

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,296 mi
Last recorded86,296 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 86,296 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2019 86,225 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 76,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 76,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 72,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,275 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 66,017 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/o/s inner (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 22 May 2014 28,568 miles

front top strut mount's/bearings worn and noisy

nearside rear tyre split close to cords

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 May 2014 28,568 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front top strut mount's/bearings worn and noisy

nearside rear tyre split close to cords

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2013 57,759 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 57,759 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 10,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,116 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 49,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,399 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 31,594 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 19,676 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,949 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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GL53 BXW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL53 BXW, 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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GL53 BXW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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