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MT53 VMV

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,200 mi
Last recorded62,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VMV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,200 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on legal limit (marginal pass)

Rear brake discs poor, pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Mar 2016 62,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre on legal limit (marginal pass)

Rear brake discs poor, pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,454 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,742 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 28,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,956 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 20,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,301 miles

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

offside rear tyre just starting to perish

Fail 9 Feb 2011 12,301 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre just starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2010 4,625 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,543 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,505 miles

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

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

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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MT53 VMV is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT53 VMV, 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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What year was MT53 VMV registered?

MT53 VMV is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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