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LW53 MBY

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,372 mi
Last recorded54,372 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 MBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 54,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,118 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 35,118 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,419 miles

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 14,125 miles

Damage to body work.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Front discs lipped.

Pass 16 Jan 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 53,598 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,598 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,879 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007
Fail 19 Jul 2007

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag light on

Baby seat in nearside and offfside rear

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade 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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LW53 MBY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LW53 MBY, 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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LW53 MBY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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