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FA52 WCY

2002 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WCY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,365 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 114,364 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure run flat damaged sidewall 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 110,522 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 106,318 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,171 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 20 Dec 2017 95,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,020 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 4 Jan 2017 85,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,115 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 68,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres inner sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,677 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 59,677 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear head rests missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,943 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp patch engine/gearbox

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp patch engine/gearbox

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,439 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both inner track arm joints have slight play (rack)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres slightly deteriated small cracks in rubber

Fail 21 Mar 2009 47,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres slightly deteriated small cracks in rubber

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,628 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,659 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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FA52 WCY is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA52 WCY, 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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FA52 WCY is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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