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KB53 EFO

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,308 mi
Last recorded69,308 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 EFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,308 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 69,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake box (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses becoming dull

slight damage to o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 17 Apr 2021 63,392 miles

1/ slight play in n/s of steering rack

2/ slight damage to o/s outer sill at rear

3/ o/s front tyre becoming perished on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,709 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lower rear engine stabiliser mount worn

offside and nearside headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

Fail 27 Jan 2020 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,190 miles

near side front tyre becoming perished on side wall

near side rear tyre cracking/perished on inner side wall. not to cords at time of test

off side front tyre near legal limits wearing on inside edge

slight play in near side and off side front tie rods

Fail 26 Jan 2019 56,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

near side front tyre becoming perished on side wall

near side rear tyre cracking/perished on inner side wall. not to cords at time of test

off side front tyre near legal limits wearing on inside edge

slight play in near side and off side front tie rods

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,180 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres perished outer sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished sidewalls

offside rear brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted hampering inspection

Fail 22 Jan 2018 52,164 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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres perished outer sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished sidewalls

offside rear brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted hampering inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,440 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,429 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering lock not working

Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,895 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering lock not working

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering lock not working

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,658 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering lock not working. Alternative immobilisation device considered to be fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2013 40,657 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,218 miles

Rear tyres well worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,282 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 25,794 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 13,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,979 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,958 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 30,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,427 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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KB53 EFO is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KB53 EFO, 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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KB53 EFO is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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