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FJ09 MLX

2009 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 116,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,083 miles

O/S/R Brake Slightly Binding/Advise Attention

Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,929 miles

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

O/S/R Brake Slightly Binding/Advise Attention

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,410 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2018 76,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,122 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 64,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 54,303 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 19 May 2014 46,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,205 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,191 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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FJ09 MLX is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 FJ09 MLX, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ09 MLX registered?

FJ09 MLX is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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