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HS53 LJU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

38,119 mi
Last recorded38,119 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 38,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing worn

Offside Rear coilspring heavily corroded

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 24,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing worn

Offside Rear coilspring heavily corroded

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

brake pedal spongey

oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 29 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 46,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear brake disc scored and pitted

offside rear brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,284 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,284 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,407 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,018 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 20,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 LJU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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