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HT53 VZD

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

34,439 mi
Last recorded34,439 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 VZD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 34,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight play inner rack knuckle joint

Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing lights in oppertive

Fail 15 Mar 2021 33,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing lights in oppertive

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

offside front tyre very low on edges

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2020 32,344 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both due to faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

offside front tyre very low on edges

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 27,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,830 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter slight leak of grease

Fail 19 Mar 2018 21,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2017 15,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,221 miles

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

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

play in track rod inner knuckle joints

Fail 16 Mar 2016 9,220 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

play in track rod inner knuckle joints

Pass 17 Mar 2015 4 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer becoming deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dash light s/dash & odometer inoperative

rear silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,700 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,615 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,615 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,554 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 53,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,979 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,976 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 23,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,208 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 VZD is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 HT53 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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