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HS53 BVE

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,269 mi
Last recorded42,269 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 BVE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,269 miles

aims faded

all discs rusty & corroded

inddy bulbs faded

n/s/f tyre slick on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,180 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges & nail in tread

Fail 9 Jan 2017 40,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges & nail in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 28,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,910 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,910 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 12,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 12,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 3,827 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 3,827 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,242 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,978 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 47,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,172 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,025 miles

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

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

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

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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HS53 BVE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HS53 BVE, 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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HS53 BVE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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