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ML54 NKW

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 NKW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 81,391 miles

Offside Front hub slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 81,389 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both images no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front hub slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,823 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp images weak

Fail 18 Dec 2024 79,019 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp images weak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,600 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,597 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 53,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 38,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 26,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre has multiple side wall repairs

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 16,311 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 11,971 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has two side wall repairs

offside front top strut mount noisey

rear brake discs pitted

there is brake fluid on nearside front lower suspension arm dripping from above either leak or oversplill advise to inspect.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 11,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has two side wall repairs

nearside rear tyre has a side wall repair

offside front top strut mount noisey

rear brake discs pitted

there is brake fluid on nearside front lower suspension arm dripping from above either leak or oversplill advise to inspect.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 6,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

protective undershield fitted restricting inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,795 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,577 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 19,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,759 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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ML54 NKW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML54 NKW, 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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ML54 NKW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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