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FJ56 ELU

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,602 mi
Last recorded108,602 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,813 miles

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

Offside Rear door damaged

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insure

Fail 16 Jan 2021 101,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) play in n/s/f steering rack ex (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear door damaged

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insure

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,845 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 86,808 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 75,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,703 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,692 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,626 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 65,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty on back side ???

rear seat removed seat belts not checked ?????

Fail 17 Jan 2013 53,320 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty on back side ???

rear seat removed seat belts not checked ?????

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,265 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres close too limit pluse worn on edge ???

o/s/r brake poor ??

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,970 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING IS WORN

O/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM IS DAMAGED

SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK ENDS

Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING IS WORN

O/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM IS DAMAGED

SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ELU is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ELU, 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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FJ56 ELU is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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