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DY52 XPU

2002 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

122,424 mi
Last recorded122,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 XPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,424 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,422 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,094 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,733 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,191 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 102,185 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,849 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 11 Sep 2014 84,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,556 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,084 miles

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

O/S/f and O/S/R brakes tight when rotated by hand but not binding on roller brake test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery insecure, clamp missing. unable to find RFR

Fail 26 Sep 2012 73,084 miles

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

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

O/S/f and O/S/R brakes tight when rotated by hand but not binding on roller brake test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery insecure, clamp missing. unable to find RFR

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,042 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,309 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,308 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 54,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,005 miles

Center stop light not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,846 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 11,725 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 11,725 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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DY52 XPU is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 DY52 XPU, 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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DY52 XPU is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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