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MJ04 EAF

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

13,037 mi
Last recorded13,037 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 13,037 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 7,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 7,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 6,865 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 6,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 25,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 4,129 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 4,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 2,815 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 2,800 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,018 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,601 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 49,601 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 839,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,121 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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MJ04 EAF is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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