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HJ54 PGY

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 PGY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,220 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both Sides shock absorber casing slightly corroded

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both Sides shock absorber casing slightly corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,221 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 72,221 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,858 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,653 miles

small cut n/s rear belt,slight play n/s o/s inner steering arms

Fail 5 Dec 2017 47,653 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour very bright (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

small cut n/s rear belt,slight play n/s o/s inner steering arms

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 41,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,127 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 44,125 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,208 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,493 miles

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

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Rear silencer corroded and blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,120 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST WITHIN LEGAL TREAD REQUIRMENT - STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING

Slight play in nearside streeing rack coupling

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,362 miles

front brake pads very low.

nearside wiper blade has small tare.

offside front tyre on limit on edge, recommend replacement.

offside rear brake slightly sticky.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,736 miles

some play in steering inner arm joints.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,693 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,226 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 17,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HJ54 PGY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HJ54 PGY, 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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HJ54 PGY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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