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HS53 LJX

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

577,909 mi
Last recorded577,909 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 577,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams FAULTY SWITCH (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing INNER REAR BUSHWORN (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre UNDER SHIELDSLOOSE AND ADRIFT

DASH READING 577909 BELIEVE TO BE INCORRECT

OIL CANNOT BE CHECKED BY DIPSTICK BROKEN

Pass 13 Jan 2015 570,832 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

unable to check oil level manually but electronic level check working

Fail 13 Jan 2015 570,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

unable to check oil level manually but electronic level check working

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010
Fail 21 Dec 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,854 miles

slight play in both track rod arms

Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,848 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in both track rod arms

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,495 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 59,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,684 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 LJX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

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

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