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HT53 UCJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,780 mi
Last recorded24,780 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 UCJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,780 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres low tread depth inside edges

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 24,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres low tread depth inside edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 22,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 22,428 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,573 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 19,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 7,906 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 7,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 14 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 front wiper worn/split,still clearing screen.

Fail 19 May 2009 65,852 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 65,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,925 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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HT53 UCJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HT53 UCJ, 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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HT53 UCJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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