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HV04 XJA

2004 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,269 mi
Last recorded37,269 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 XJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,269 miles

Front subframe rear bushes worn

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below service standard 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below service standard 205/55 r16 nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rearmost bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension mounts worn

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 37,223 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below service standard 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below service standard 205/55 r16 nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rearmost bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension mounts worn

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,434 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 30,266 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all rear seat belts not tested

Fail 4 Jul 2012 823 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all rear seat belts not tested

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,337 miles

Damp around offside front outer cv boot

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Fail 5 Aug 2010 65,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,960 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2009 57,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,565 miles

vehicle struggled to pass emmisions test

Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,594 miles

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

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 XJA is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJA, 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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HV04 XJA is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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