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MW53 GJU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,336 mi
Last recorded51,336 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 GJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear and centre exhaust rubbers split

Fail 10 Aug 2016 51,336 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear and centre exhaust rubbers split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,605 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play in inner joint

Fail 3 Sep 2015 65,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play in inner joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 7,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,311 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 62,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,249 miles

Both handbrake cables slightly chafed

Fail 2 Aug 2010 61,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both handbrake cables slightly chafed

Pass 15 May 2010 60,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 60,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 59,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,726 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,971 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some light rust on all brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,517 miles

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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MW53 GJU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW53 GJU, 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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MW53 GJU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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