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FN51 FKJ

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,465 mi
Last recorded144,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 144,465 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

engine management warning light is on.

Fail 28 Jul 2026 144,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

engine management warning light is on.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,878 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 138,867 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 135,381 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 135,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 130,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 130,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 124,756 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 119,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,046 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 114,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,959 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,959 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,674 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,835 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

moisture around fuel filter although no leaks present at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has shallow perishing splits to inner sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,220 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre has shallow perishing splits to inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,080 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 69,080 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,671 miles

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

CONDITION OF LATERAL BAR UNDERSIDE OF AXLE HEAVEY CORROSSION

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front abs ring broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,425 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lateral bar across rear axle heavey corrossion

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2012 63,425 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lateral bar across rear axle heavey corrossion

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,104 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condition of lateral bar across rear axle corrossion borderline in places

condition of rear brake discs (BORDERLINE) worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 58,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condition of front brake discs worn on limit

condition of lateral bar across rear axle corrossion borderline in places

condition of rear brake discs (BORDERLINE) worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,274 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,787 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front and rear offside brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,090 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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FN51 FKJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,880 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 FN51 FKJ, 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 25 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 FKJ is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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