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HS53 LJC

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

30,151 mi
Last recorded30,151 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LJC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,151 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly steering rack ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly steering rack ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 30,151 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly steering rack ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly steering rack ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 23,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 17,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 17,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake indicating a fault

Fail 11 Mar 2016 45,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake indicating a fault

Pass 22 Jan 2015 3,858 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,469 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 51,386 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,116 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,721 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,721 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,503 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 LJC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

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