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MJ54 LKN

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,183 mi
Last recorded117,183 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 LKN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 117,183 miles

Horn getting weak

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,183 miles

Horn getting weak

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,072 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,410 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,612 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,602 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,337 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,793 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,674 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,917 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 LKN is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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