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MT04 VGC

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 VGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016

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

noise from front suspention

Fail 25 Oct 2016

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,553 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,287 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 29,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,907 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 20,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,011 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 10,011 miles

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 3,184 miles

play in offside steering inner track rod

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,418 miles

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

both rear brakes slighty binding

play in offside steering rack

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 VGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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