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AY62 XSJ

2012 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,374 mi
Last recorded135,374 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Scenic72,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XSJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 135,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 135,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,864 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,283 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,283 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Far edge worn & small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Far edges worn & small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,238 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Far edge worn & small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Far edges worn & small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on far edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far edges are worn , small cut also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 71,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot on tyre out of shape & below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,707 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & bald on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,331 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit far edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,128 miles

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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AY62 XSJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 72,664 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 AY62 XSJ, 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 14 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY62 XSJ registered?

AY62 XSJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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