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HY53 VGU

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,666 mi
Last recorded3,666 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VGU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 3,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2013 3,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 5 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,393 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear evident in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight wear evident in offside steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,521 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,204 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 36,013 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 26,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

play in steering rack n/s

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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HY53 VGU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY53 VGU, 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 HY53 VGU registered?

HY53 VGU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is HY53 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 VGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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