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MM53 HBB

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,170 mi
Last recorded35,170 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 HBB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,170 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 35,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 35,075 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 35,072 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2020 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,867 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,552 miles

Nearside Rear Perished tyre in the tread, badly split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing At the base (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and perished in the tread

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 32,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Perished tyre in the tread, badly split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing At the base (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and perished in the tread

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,315 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn and perished on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2015 32,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Base (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn and perished on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 132,241 miles

movement in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 exhaust rubber deteriorating but still secure

offside front engine mounting worn

Fail 12 Sep 2013 33,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 exhaust rubber deteriorating but still secure

offside front engine mounting worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,964 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,940 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 25,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,669 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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MM53 HBB is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM53 HBB, 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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MM53 HBB is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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