Renault Scenic (2004)
2004 Renault Scenic
CarHunch analysed 33,654 real MOT records for the 2004 Renault Scenic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Renault Scenic is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 69.5% against the 80% benchmark—a concerning gap that suggests persistent structural issues. Worse, nearly three in ten of these vehicles (29.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a serious buyer concern regardless of fuel type, as petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically.
At nearly 45,000 miles on average, these Scenics show typical mileage for their age, but they're accumulating an average of 4.55 failures per MOT cycle, indicating that ageing components are becoming expensive problems. Before purchasing one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling system, suspension, and brake integrity, as the high advisory count (17.3 per vehicle) suggests wear is widespread and not always caught as outright failures.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2004 Renault Scenic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 29.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (61%) | 20,400 | 70.1% | 4.65 |
| Diesel (39%) | 13,240 | 68.6% | 4.4 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 67.6% | 4.88 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 75% | 1.2 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 64.7% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Renault Scenic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Renault Scenic vehicles fall between 28,868 and 49,634 miles.
2004 Renault Scenic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,005 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Renault Scenic
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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85.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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82%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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81.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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73.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.3%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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62%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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57%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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47.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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