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FG51 SZJ

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 SZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,412 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 128,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ()

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

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

Rear SUB FRAME STABILIZER BAR HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear seats ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arches at front corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame stabilizer bar corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 124,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear seats ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arches at front corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 119,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer c v boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe stabilizer bar heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 119,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer c v boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe stabilizer bar heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,809 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both look low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,108 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,533 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,544 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,544 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,904 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,956 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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FG51 SZJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,880 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 FG51 SZJ, 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 25 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG51 SZJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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