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FM52 EBU

2002 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EBU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 140,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 140,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 132,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 132,763 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 131,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

oil residue on the engine

Fail 11 May 2016 131,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

oil residue on the engine

Pass 27 May 2015 127,520 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing down & perishing

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 116,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 116,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 82,924 miles

both rear brake discs worn/deteriorated

both sides steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 10 May 2010 70,040 miles

both steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 19 May 2009 55,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 19 May 2009 55,697 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 19 May 2008 43,542 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,422 miles

spare tyre not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 May 2006 23,422 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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FM52 EBU is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM52 EBU, 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 FM52 EBU registered?

FM52 EBU is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FM52 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 EBU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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