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MJ54 AFF

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,525 mi
Last recorded68,525 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 AFF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,524 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 59,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 56,337 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 56,300 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 46,512 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2014 36,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 36,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 23,372 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f inner sterring rack joint

Fail 16 May 2013 23,372 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f inner sterring rack joint

Pass 18 May 2012 11,477 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 11,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 15,484 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 1,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,523 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,523 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,337 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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MJ54 AFF is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ54 AFF, 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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MJ54 AFF is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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