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BJ52 LJU

2002 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,046 mi
Last recorded95,046 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 95,046 miles

oil leak

tailgate keeper insecure

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)

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

oil leak

tailgate keeper insecure

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,022 miles

Central Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Nearside Front unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Offside Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

Oil leak rear of engine ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,022 miles

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

Central Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Nearside Front unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Offside Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

Oil leak rear of engine ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,973 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Nearside Front unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

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

Offside Rear unable to test seat belt as seat covered in junk

Oil leak rear of engine ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 84,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,362 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 74,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,237 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,328 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bearing slightly rough

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,328 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bearing slightly rough

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,248 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,851 miles

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,955 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,955 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread on outer edge

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,049 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 35,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre flat

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,110 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,110 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,327 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 22,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight white light from both rear indicators

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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BJ52 LJU is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 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 BJ52 LJU, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ52 LJU registered?

BJ52 LJU is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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