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GL54 BYY

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,766 mi
Last recorded92,766 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BYY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 92,766 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,279 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2016 86,116 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings broken exhaust resting on rear axle (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

added 2 litres of engine oil

Pass 24 Oct 2015 80,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play offside of steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2015 80,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,183 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust centre section support hanger/rubber torn/deteriorated

exhaust rear section support hanger/rubber torn/deteriorated

intermittent parking brake warning message on dash display, but parking brake functioning correctly

nearside and offside front track rod inner ball joint has some play

offside front windscreen wiper blade slight smearing in operation

Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust centre section support hanger/rubber torn/deteriorated

exhaust rear section support hanger/rubber torn/deteriorated

intermittent parking brake warning message on dash display, but parking brake functioning correctly

nearside and offside front track rod inner ball joint has some play

offside front windscreen wiper blade slight smearing in operation

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2012 36,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,251 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 43,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,107 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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GL54 BYY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL54 BYY, 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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GL54 BYY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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