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MJ04 YYE

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

28,406 mi
Last recorded28,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 YYE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 28,406 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 24,094 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 24,094 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 21,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner tie rod

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes are unbonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 21,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner tie rod

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes are unbonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

rear axle bushes worn and unbonding

slight play nearside inner tie rod

small cut to nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter

Pass 13 Jan 2021 16,651 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 16,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 15,177 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 15,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 12,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 12,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 8,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 2,557 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,769 miles

wipers worn,

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 83,403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,616 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,616 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

foot brake spongy

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,415 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,915 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 YYE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYE, 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 MJ04 YYE registered?

MJ04 YYE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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