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BF12 XJB

2012 Renault Scenic

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,507 mi
Last recorded139,507 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XJB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 139,507 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 128,138 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 128,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,518 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,923 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too low to be detected

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,220 miles

Nearside Front front near side seat not sliding forwards or backwards

Nearside Front shocker boot split

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre has puncture caused by screw in centre off tyre tread (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 62,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front near side seat not sliding forwards or backwards

Nearside Front shocker boot split

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre has puncture caused by screw in centre off tyre tread (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,895 miles

Emissions too low to detect

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BF12 XJB is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,260 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 BF12 XJB, 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 14 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF12 XJB registered?

BF12 XJB is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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