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BX52 MLZ

2002 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,592 mi
Last recorded85,592 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 MLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,850 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,810 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn on the side

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,765 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 60,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,932 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner side tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,371 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,472 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,454 miles

slight bind nsr brake.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,600 miles

Boot handle broken. But acess can be gained.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both nearside and offside rear.

Steel wheel fitted to the nearside front.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 34,600 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Boot handle broken. But acess can be gained.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both nearside and offside rear.

Steel wheel fitted to the nearside front.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 34,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to Nearside Rear.

Slight bind on Offside Rear brake.

Windscreen washer operation becoming poor.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,485 miles

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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BX52 MLZ is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BX52 MLZ, 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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BX52 MLZ is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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