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MJ53 FZN

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,259 mi
Last recorded107,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FZN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 107,240 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Bonnet stay rod missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 84,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,011 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,145 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,989 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,870 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,819 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 16,819 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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MJ53 FZN is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ53 FZN, 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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MJ53 FZN is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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