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MT04 MGJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 MGJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 13 Dec 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,015 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Inner rack end having slight play.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 74,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Inner rack end having slight play.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 74,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner rack end joint having play

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,910 miles

trouble codes in vehicle memory

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trouble codes in vehicle memory

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal long in travel

trouble codes in vehicle memory

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,355 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 43,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,401 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre getting low and nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,401 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre getting low and nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,549 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 12,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,703 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 3,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 MGJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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