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MJ54 LYC

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 LYC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 94,628 miles

no oil on dipstick

noise from engine

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 79,443 miles

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

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

front tyres are bald on edges

Fail 5 May 2015 79,443 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres are bald on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 69,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,463 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 64,463 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 57,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,204 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2011 49,797 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 41,393 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 May 2010 41,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 May 2009 32,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

uneven wera both front tyres outter treads 195/65/15t

Pass 14 May 2009 32,832 miles

uneven wera both front tyres outter treads 195/65/15t

Pass 16 May 2008 24,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 24,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,384 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 23,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 LYC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel 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 MJ54 LYC, 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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What year was MJ54 LYC registered?

MJ54 LYC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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