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GV53 SYC

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,271 mi
Last recorded22,271 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 SYC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,271 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 22,069 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust sheild loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,025 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 16,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 7,976 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 7,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 143,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,703 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,126 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 49,116 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,966 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,439 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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GV53 SYC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 GV53 SYC, 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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What year was GV53 SYC registered?

GV53 SYC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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The MOT history for GV53 SYC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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