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FY51 XJU

2001 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,573 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 89,316 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,358 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,590 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 87,590 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,124 miles

both front tyres perished on shoulders

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,237 miles

Both front tires starting to perish on outer side wall

Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,185 miles

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

centre rear seat removed at time of mot test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,185 miles

centre rear seat removed at time of mot test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,750 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 67,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 67,660 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 62,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 57,210 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 57,210 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 53,701 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 49,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,408 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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FY51 XJU is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FY51 XJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY51 XJU?

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What year was FY51 XJU registered?

FY51 XJU is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is FY51 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 XJU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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