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FJ56 EFX

2006 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 EFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR INNER D BUSH MOUNTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S REAR . ALL BULBS FLASHING. POOR EARTH. (4.4.3 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner joint. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil misting / recommend replacment . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp glass cracked

Rear rear seat belts not tested / rear seats removed .

Fail 12 Apr 2019 107,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner joint. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil misting / recommend replacment . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp glass cracked

Rear rear seat belts not tested / rear seats removed .

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belts not tested / seats down and loaded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 99,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads thin 1 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belts not tested / seats down and loaded ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 90,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately n/s rear brake pipe fitted extra pipe joint fitted not to manufactures specification . okay at time of test recommend complete new pipe (3.6.A.3)

Rear unable to test centre and n/s seat belts rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2017 89,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in rubber to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2 mm centre tread band (4.1.E.1)

Rear unable to test centre and n/s seat belts rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,780 miles

o/s/r tyre centre treads cracks

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre centre treads cracks

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 69,985 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN 205 / 55 / 16 V

OFFSIDE DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED / SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END DRUM STICK BALL JOINTS

Fail 1 Nov 2014 69,985 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN 205 / 55 / 16 V

OFFSIDE DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED / SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END DRUM STICK BALL JOINTS

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,367 miles

CHILD SEAT TO NEARSIDE REAR

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS (DRUM STICKS)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,993 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise from o.s.f. strut top bush

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,016 miles

wiper starting to split

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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FJ56 EFX is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 FJ56 EFX, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ56 EFX registered?

FJ56 EFX is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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