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MJ04 YZL

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,502 mi
Last recorded61,502 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 YZL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,502 miles

Front Discs corroded

Front Headlamp pattern

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,480 miles

Front Discs corroded!

Rear Shocks corroded!

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 101,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush getting worn!!

offside front brake disc has slight uneaven wear and corrosion on inner faces detected!!

offside rear inner chassis has areas of corrosion detected!

upper steering top bearing has slight left and right play detected!!

Fail 8 May 2014 101,041 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush getting worn!!

offside front brake disc has slight uneaven wear and corrosion on inner faces detected!!

offside rear inner chassis has areas of corrosion detected!

upper steering top bearing has slight left and right play detected!!

Pass 16 May 2013 93,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front suspension noisy, no apparent reason but surgest recheck in near future

managment warning illuminated

Fail 14 May 2013 93,167 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front suspension noisy, no apparent reason but surgest recheck in near future

managment warning illuminated

Pass 22 May 2012 87,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs has signs of uneaven wear, rusting and pitting on inner face!

both rear brake discs have signs of pitting and scoring on inner faces!!

both rear tyres have signs of wear on inner and outer edge treads!

Fail 21 May 2012 87,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs has signs of uneaven wear, rusting and pitting on inner face!

both rear brake discs have signs of pitting and scoring on inner faces!!

both rear tyres have signs of wear on inner and outer edge treads!

Pass 19 May 2011 77,650 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 77,639 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,168 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2009 53,990 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2008 42,980 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 42,980 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 42,973 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 25 May 2007 33,757 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 33,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 YZL is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YZL, 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 YZL is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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