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HS53 LFY

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,667 mi
Last recorded75,667 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LFY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s/f electric window not working

advise uneven tyre wear on both front tyres

advise wheel alignment

Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s/f electric window not working

advise uneven tyre wear on both front tyres

advise wheel alignment

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,615 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnett stay missing.

Nearside steering arm has slight play at the inner ball joint.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,026 miles

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)

rear brake discs excessively corroded - recommend replacement

Fail 23 Jul 2011 68,026 miles

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

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

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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,271 miles

both front tyre's worn on outer edge's just on limit for mot.

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre's worn on outer edge's just on limit for mot.

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

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 LFY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HS53 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

HS53 LFY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is HS53 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 LFY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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