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MJ53 MZY

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,905 mi
Last recorded161,905 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MZY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 161,905 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 161,744 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 149,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads getting low and brake discs lipped

front numberplate delaminating

nearside and offside front track rods (rack end) bushes - play

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers and brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

offside rear handbrake caliper lever not to stop when released - brake bind

rear wiper blade perished

slight oil leak from engine

windscreen greasy and wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 149,031 miles

front brake pads getting low and brake discs lipped

front numberplate delaminating

nearside and offside front track rods (rack end) bushes - play

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers and brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

offside rear handbrake caliper lever not to stop when released - brake bind

rear wiper blade perished

slight oil leak from engine

windscreen greasy and wipers smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 136,878 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 127,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes binding but not excessive

slight play in n/s tie rod

Fail 13 Mar 2012 127,598 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes binding but not excessive

slight play in n/s tie rod

Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 117,975 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 112,454 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 112,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,921 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 88,124 miles

discs have slight lip on edge front and rear

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 MZY is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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