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HS53 BWC

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,685 mi
Last recorded19,685 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 BWC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,685 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Aug 2016 19,685 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2015 14,626 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2015 14,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop light not working

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 2,997 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust mounting loose

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Aug 2013 2,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust mounting loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,084 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear discs worn to excess, advise immediate replacement.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,497 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,491 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,358 miles

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

nearside rear brake draging slightly

offside rear brake draging slightly

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 BWC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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