2004 Renault Scenic 1.6L Petrol · BU54 XAV
2004 Renault Scenic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 33,966 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT SCENIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 XAV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2022
- 33,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Scenic (BU54 XAV) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Disc, caliper, wheel all covered in engine oil (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
BU54 XAV Mileage History
- 04/07/202233,963 mi
- 11/07/202233,966 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 162 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Scenic Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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