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RJ04 VUX

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,965 mi
Last recorded27,965 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VUX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 27,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,900 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 23,888 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlights faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front & offside front tyres void of tread on inner edges

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Oct 2014 8,373 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 8,373 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 4,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 4,669 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 4,627 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 1,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,156 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 85,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 74,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 3 Jun 2009 62,698 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,587 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer heat shield broken and rattling

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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RJ04 VUX is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ04 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ04 VUX registered?

RJ04 VUX is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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