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BJ59 VMG

2009 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VMG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 75,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,407 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 67,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,905 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 5 Nov 2020 58,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,818 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,107 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,373 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread advise changing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 38,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread advise changing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,333 miles

Rear tyres both inner sidewalls cracking slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2015 33,333 miles

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

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)

Rear tyres both inner sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,871 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 28,870 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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,729 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 18,729 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.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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BJ59 VMG is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 BJ59 VMG, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ59 VMG registered?

BJ59 VMG is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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