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MD53 HLY

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 HLY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 13,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 99,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,540 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r disc corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front discs corroded

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,986 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 19 Mar 2010 63,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,676 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 50,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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MD53 HLY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MD53 HLY, 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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MD53 HLY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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