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LB53 GXG

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 GXG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 40,014 miles

***BODY DAMAGE***

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers poor

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,333 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

play in the steering rack

the n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape on the inner edge

the o/s/f shock abosrber is getting inefficient and starting to leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 29,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on the inner edges

play in the steering rack

the n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape on the inner edge

the o/s/f shock abosrber is getting inefficient and starting to leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,394 miles

play in nsf and osf steering arms

Fail 20 Jan 2012 17,394 miles

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

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

play in nsf and osf steering arms

Pass 20 Jan 2011 6,030 miles

the o/s shock is starting to leak

the inner steering rack joints are worn

Fail 7 Jan 2011 5,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

the inner steering rack joints are worn

the o/s shock is starting to leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,747 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in osf steering arm

Fail 15 Dec 2009 123,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2009 115,419 miles

some wear in the steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2009 115,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres going out off shape tread liffting

slight play in nearside and offside steering

Fail 14 Jan 2008 107,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres going out off shape tread liffting

slight play in nearside and offside steering

Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

horn slightly quiet

rear engine mount split

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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LB53 GXG is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB53 GXG, 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 LB53 GXG registered?

LB53 GXG is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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