Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 126 vehicles, the 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI (2004)

126 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.6% first-time pass rate

2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI

CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Renault Grand Scenic Privilege diesel falls well short of the UK average with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 65.3% against the typical 80%, and nearly a quarter of examples (26.2%) have recorded dangerous defects—a serious concern for a prospective buyer. The diesel variant, which represents virtually all tested vehicles here, shows no fuel-type advantage, passing at an identical 65.1%.

At around 55,000 miles median, these vehicles are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're averaging nearly 4 failures per test and 12.8 advisories each, suggesting inherent durability issues rather than wear from hard use. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the suspension, brakes, and emissions system—the typical failure categories for this model—and budget for immediate repairs if the MOT history shows repeated defects.

We have limited data for the 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

68.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

26.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.99

Over 12 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

55k

Middle half: 40k–73k

For context

These stats describe 126 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 126 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 26.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	123	68.5%	4.02

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

55,370

typical

39,660

low mileage

72,864

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI vehicles fall between 39,660 and 72,864 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,660 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 39,660–72,864 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 98,366 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2004 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCIs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (18% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.99

Avg failures per vehicle

12.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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