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HD53 VLX

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,330 mi
Last recorded26,330 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 VLX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,908 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 103,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,963 miles

front and rear disks worn

reg plate broken

Fail 14 Apr 2012 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front and rear disks worn

reg plate broken

Pass 22 Apr 2011 91,285 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 91,285 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 91,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 84,564 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

crack in front number plate

slight play in nearside steering rack inner arm

Pass 28 Feb 2009 79,706 miles

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

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

play in both sides steering rack inner arms

Pass 7 Apr 2007 65,325 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 65,295 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,075 miles

Advise front and rear discs and pads approx.75 to 80 % worn

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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HD53 VLX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HD53 VLX, 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 HD53 VLX registered?

HD53 VLX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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