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BX52 NEF

2002 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,287 mi
Last recorded129,287 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 NEF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 129,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 124,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,987 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,518 miles

n/s/f brake is binding on slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,174 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 96,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,132 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 90,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,677 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,064 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 34,063 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,199 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,149 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NEF is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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