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NU04 DVA

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 DVA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 43,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 43,863 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,310 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 43,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,728 miles

Front top suspension mounts noisy

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort poor

Rear brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Fail 17 Mar 2023 38,728 miles

Front top suspension mounts noisy

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake effort poor

Rear brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Pass 4 Apr 2022 34,949 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,085 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 27,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,777 miles

rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,681 miles

front plate poor

Fail 18 Mar 2016 7,681 miles

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

front plate poor

Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,066 miles

front plate poor

n/s rear tyre sidewall poor,been run flat

play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 20 Mar 2015 3,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front plate poor

n/s rear tyre sidewall poor,been run flat

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,829 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,782 miles

offside front tyre (inner) edge worn (nearing limit).

nearside front tyre (inner) tread worn (nearing limit).

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,782 miles

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

nearside front tyre (inner) tread worn (nearing limit).

offside front tyre (inner) edge worn (nearing limit).

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,248 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,826 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall. not to cords

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,896 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,160 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NU04 DVA is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 NU04 DVA, 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 NU04 DVA registered?

NU04 DVA is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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