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NV53 BGF

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 BGF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,856 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,464 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 38,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine light on

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,052 miles

Engine management light showing a fault on dash

Nearside Inner Rack joint has slight wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/s inner rack joint appears badly worn (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 38,052 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light showing a fault on dash

Nearside Inner Rack joint has slight wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/s inner rack joint appears badly worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed and perished

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre tight to turn by hand

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 36,964 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed and perished

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre tight to turn by hand

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside inner track rod ball joint has play.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 33,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside inner track rod ball joint has play.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,624 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 23,557 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,540 miles

engine covers fitted can not inspect al;l parts

Fail 22 Feb 2013 18,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine covers fitted can not inspect al;l parts

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,368 miles

offside rear brake slight dragg

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake slight dragg

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,159 miles

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 25 Feb 2011 47,462 miles

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

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,081 miles

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,081 miles

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

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,489 miles

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,754 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,460 miles

engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

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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NV53 BGF is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NV53 BGF, 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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NV53 BGF is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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