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LF53 BDO

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,176 mi
Last recorded81,176 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 BDO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,849 miles

offside + nearside steering tie rods worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,513 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,240 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,883 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,922 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,115 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,354 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn, lipped and scored

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,817 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 30,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LF53 BDO is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LF53 BDO, 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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LF53 BDO is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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