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FJ52 VEU

2002 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

113,416 mi
Last recorded113,416 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VEU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake dragging

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 113,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake dragging

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 110,107 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades splitting

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,453 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 105,453 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,666 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 97,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,522 miles

offside rear dics corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside rear dics corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,924 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 3 Oct 2012 69,924 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,948 miles

offside front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 51,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 32,230 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,537 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,126 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 12,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall slighty damaged

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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FJ52 VEU is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FJ52 VEU, 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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What year was FJ52 VEU registered?

FJ52 VEU is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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