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MJ54 BFM

2004 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,278 mi
Last recorded70,278 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/r seat belts not tested due to door not opening (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,685 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,445 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edeges.

Slight movement in o/s rack joint.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 70,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres are worn on inner edeges.

Slight movement in o/s rack joint.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,702 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,853 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,858 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,486 miles

front brake discs worn,pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,486 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn,pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,458 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

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 BFM is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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