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GX53 UUB

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,728 mi
Last recorded23,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UUB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,728 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

egr valve disconnected to pass emissions test

rear springs corroded

steering lock does not fully engage

Fail 24 Jun 2015 20,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs corroded

steering lock does not fully engage

Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,406 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering column lock does not fully engage

Fail 1 Jul 2014 17,285 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering column lock does not fully engage

Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 8 Jul 2013 12,057 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s and o/s front wheel rims damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing both edges

some distortion in o/s/r wheel rim

Fail 9 Jul 2012 8,395 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s and o/s front wheel rims damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing both edges

slight play in o/s rack end

some distortion in o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 13 Jul 2011 4,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

some damage to n/s/f wheel rim

wear/movement in n/s rack end on limit

Fail 12 Jul 2011 4,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

some damage to n/s/f wheel rim

wear/movement in n/s rack end on limit

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,540 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front steering rack has slight play in inner attachment.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 61,104 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front steering rack has slight play in inner attachment.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,871 miles

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

nearside steering rack arm has slight play in the inner ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,319 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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GX53 UUB is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GX53 UUB, 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 GX53 UUB registered?

GX53 UUB is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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