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SM54 VHZ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 VHZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,637 miles

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 35,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,563 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 18,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 6,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,722 miles

Engine Undertray Damaged

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

Rear Discs Pitted And Scored

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Engine Undertray Damaged

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

Rear Discs Pitted And Scored

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,776 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,189 miles

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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SM54 VHZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SM54 VHZ, 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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SM54 VHZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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