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HG53 VWB

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,168 mi
Last recorded15,168 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VWB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 15,168 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2023 15,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine noisy on idle

exhaust cat breaking up and rattling

Pass 31 Mar 2021 14,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine slightly noisy on tick over

Fail 31 Mar 2021 14,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2056016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine slightly noisy on tick over

Pass 31 Mar 2020 13,353 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 12,289 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 12,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 11,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 10,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 10,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,643 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,486 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 6,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 575 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,446 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,790 miles

Front tyres are worn close to wear bars.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,047 miles

N/S/R tyre nearly ON limits of tread wear at outer edge

O/S/R tyre abit low on tread

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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HG53 VWB is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG53 VWB, 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 HG53 VWB registered?

HG53 VWB is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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