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MJ04 EAC

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,005 mi
Last recorded37,005 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EAC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,005 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 37,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,673 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 28,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,572 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 10,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 410 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,352 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,428 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,268 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,031 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 27,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,257 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 25,109 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MJ04 EAC 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 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 MJ04 EAC, 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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MJ04 EAC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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