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NG53 FBX

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,376 mi
Last recorded123,376 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,376 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,951 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 72,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,655 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Feb 2012 66,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,180 miles

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

slight perishing o/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2011

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

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

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

slight perishing o/s rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2010 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,619 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 42,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,286 miles

offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,336 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 28,336 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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NG53 FBX is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc 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 NG53 FBX, 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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NG53 FBX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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