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HV04 MBY

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,801 mi
Last recorded52,801 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 MBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to both nsr and osr outer seats at time of test.

clutch slipping

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,019 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS

INNER RACK JOINTS WORN

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS

INNER RACK JOINTS WORN

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,935 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,935 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,678 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,916 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,285 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f steering drop arm slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,792 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,729 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,891 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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HV04 MBY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc 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 HV04 MBY, 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 HV04 MBY registered?

HV04 MBY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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