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FJ52 VFM

2002 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,165 mi
Last recorded197,165 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VFM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 197,165 miles

NSR shocker slightly damp

both front steering arms have slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2016 196,697 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR shocker slightly damp

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2015 184,469 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 171,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 170,543 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 151,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 127,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 112,320 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 103,835 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,067 miles

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

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

frant disc worn and rear disc pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2010 95,067 miles

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

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

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

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

frant disc worn and rear disc pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,947 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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FJ52 VFM is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ52 VFM, 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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FJ52 VFM is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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