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MT04 FMJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 FMJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 34,465 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 34,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 30,411 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust mounting spliting

o/s door mirror housing damaged

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

offside front sill damaged/holed

Fail 20 May 2013 30,411 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust mounting spliting

o/s door mirror housing damaged

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

offside front sill damaged/holed

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 20,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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MT04 FMJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT04 FMJ, 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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MT04 FMJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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