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BF51 UCM

2001 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,144 mi
Last recorded112,144 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UCM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2015 112,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,885 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

antiroll bar bushes worn

bodywork and wheel trims damaged

clutch heavy and worn

exhaust system corroded

oil on engine and gearbox

rear axle bushes perished

rear support beam heavily corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,802 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

antiroll bar bushes worn

bodywork and wheel trims damaged

clutch heavy and worn

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil on engine and gearbox

rear axle bushes perished

rear support beam heavily corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear support bar corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear support bar corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,679 miles

o/s/f seat becoming insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2011 73,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f seat becoming insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,141 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,141 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,506 miles

kerb damage on wheel trims, oil on engine/gearbox, n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, exhaust corroding, rear brake dics corroded, and worn

n/s/r brake pads wearing low, rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 8 Dec 2009 59,506 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

kerb damage on wheel trims, oil on engine/gearbox, n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, exhaust corroding, rear brake dics corroded, and worn

n/s/r brake pads wearing low, rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,046 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting / rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 8 Dec 2006 37,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,355 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,021 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 31,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre getting low

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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BF51 UCM is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF51 UCM, 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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BF51 UCM is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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