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SW04 FGC

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,360 mi
Last recorded35,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 FGC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 28,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 16,356 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 12,259 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 12,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 8,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,805 miles

All Disc Surfaces Pitted

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

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of Test

Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All Disc Surfaces Pitted

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

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of Test

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,393 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,393 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,159 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s side rods have slight ply

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 24,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SW04 FGC is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW04 FGC, 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 SW04 FGC registered?

SW04 FGC is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is SW04 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 FGC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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