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LM53 VMR

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,425 mi
Last recorded158,425 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VMR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 158,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2014 93,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp Assembly Damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 93,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lamp Assembly Damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,377 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Fail 10 Aug 2012 82,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,341 miles

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

Slight play in rack both sides

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,885 miles

Slight play in rack both sides

Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,878 miles

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

Slight play in rack both sides

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,244 miles

front screen has crack appearing from offside of vehical not encroaching ZONE A

Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,244 miles

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

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

front screen has crack appearing from offside of vehical not encroaching ZONE A

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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LM53 VMR is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 LM53 VMR, 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 LM53 VMR registered?

LM53 VMR is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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