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HS53 GXL

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,107 mi
Last recorded29,107 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 GXL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 29,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,317 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 21,317 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,711 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 13,692 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 6,957 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 6,957 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,770 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 70,770 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,627 miles

rack worn and near to failureon near side, rear pads low, nearside rear brake bind, rear brakes not working together.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,479 miles

play in near side and off side of rack

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,303 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2007 35,710 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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HS53 GXL is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

HS53 GXL is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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