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MT53 VRW

2004 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,323 mi
Last recorded120,323 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VRW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,323 miles

both front inner wheel rims slightly damaged

engine feels rough when running

headlights deteriorated

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

tyre pressure warning light on and E.M.Light on

Fail 25 Jul 2015 120,314 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front inner wheel rims slightly damaged

engine feels rough when running

headlights deteriorated

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

tyre pressure warning light on and E.M.Light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,134 miles

oil leaks

eml on

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,080 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f wheel damaged

oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 89,877 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,184 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,670 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 48,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,366 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VRW is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel 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 MT53 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

MT53 VRW is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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