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GV04 JZJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

30,821 mi
Last recorded30,821 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 JZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 30,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both Shock absorbers has slight external corroded to the casing

Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,390 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 29,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 28,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 27,584 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 27,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected full of water (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 22,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,006 miles

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

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

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

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

rear engine stabiliser mount worn

Fail 27 Apr 2016 18,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside steering rack rotary joint worn

rear engine stabiliser mount worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,200 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack tie rod worn

offside steering rack tie rod worn

Pass 1 May 2014 8,430 miles

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

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

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

nearside steering arm inner rotary joint has freeplay

washer pump weak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 1,419 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in the nearside steering arm rotary joint

Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,965 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in the nearside steering arm rotary joint

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,733 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,188 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,190 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GV04 JZJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GV04 JZJ, 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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GV04 JZJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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