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HN54 AEW

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 AEW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,722 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 94,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rod (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 92,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 92,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casting corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casting corroded

engine stabilizer bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,441 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 88,440 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,781 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 84,779 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,689 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 64,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,885 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 59,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,510 miles

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy and have glue on the lenses

Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,310 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy and have glue on the lenses

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,646 miles

Both n/s and o/s rear tyres showing signs of cracking outer tyre walls

Front number plate slightly water damaged but still legible

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,359 miles

small cracks in both rear tyre structures

Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cracks in both rear tyre structures

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,079 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,235 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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HN54 AEW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HN54 AEW, 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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HN54 AEW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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