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HS53 GJG

2004 Renault Scenic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 GJG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014
Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,212 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 100,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 96,095 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 96,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011
Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side sill accident damage

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 11 Mar 2009 85,562 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,998 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit

both rear brake dics worn not to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on the legal limit

both rear brake dics worn not to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,013 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs some wear

noise on steering lock to lock?

rear discs some wear

slight play in steering rack

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 GJG is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJG, 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 HS53 GJG registered?

HS53 GJG is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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