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AJ51 OJC

2001 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,469 mi
Last recorded141,469 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OJC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,009 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 136,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 134,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,676 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 125,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,493 miles

all steering braking and suspension components corroding but meet requirements

Pass 21 May 2019 117,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

power steering pump seeping

Pass 21 May 2018 114,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing low

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 31 May 2016 104,437 miles

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 15 May 2015 99,014 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f breaks slightly siezed

Pass 7 Jun 2014 92,293 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 89,330 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 79,908 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 79,908 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 76,510 miles

both front tyres 2mm and wearing around inner edges

front brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,325 miles

both front tyres 2mm

front discs corroded

slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Pass 28 May 2009 65,805 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,944 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AJ51 OJC is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 OJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ51 OJC registered?

AJ51 OJC is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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