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LJ04 USG

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 USG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,766 miles

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

child seat fitted.seat belt not checked.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

child seat fitted.seat belt not checked.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,766 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,756 miles

slight play in nearside tie rod (rack end)

slight play in tie rod (rack end)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,776 miles

slight play both steering rack arms.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 47,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play both steering rack arms.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 42,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,699 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 37,689 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,322 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 29,243 miles

O/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Slight play in rack on n/s/f.

Windscreen scored on o/s.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 29,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Engine misfiring.

O/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Slight play in rack on n/s/f.

Windscreen scored on o/s.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,467 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,899 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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LJ04 USG is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ04 USG, 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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LJ04 USG is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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