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HT53 VSX

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,042 mi
Last recorded42,042 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 VSX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 42,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear and both main feeds front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 24,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear and both main feeds front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 17,561 miles

ITEMS REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 17,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f shocker top deteriating

Pass 12 Feb 2014 2,018 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Feb 2014 2,015 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

can not check off side rear wheel bearing brakes locked on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,402 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 80,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 74,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,910 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2009 63,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,088 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 VSX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VSX, 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 HT53 VSX registered?

HT53 VSX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is HT53 VSX safe to buy?

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