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YF04 VMJ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,832 mi
Last recorded27,832 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 27,832 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 16,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

both front top suspension leg mount bearings rough in operation

both headlamps tarnished

Fail 9 Oct 2015 10,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn and corroding

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

both front top suspension leg mount bearings rough in operation

both headlamps tarnished

Pass 7 Oct 2014
Fail 6 Oct 2014

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013
Fail 11 Oct 2013

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,503 miles

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

slight play front suspension/steering offside

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,612 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,830 miles

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

leak on washer bottle.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,791 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 38,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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YF04 VMJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Green 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 YF04 VMJ, 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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YF04 VMJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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